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Hospital and health system leaders from Israel and Singapore shared their experiences on preparing for and responding to COVID-19 on a webinar hosted by the AHA and Federation of American Hospitals. Presenters discussed their experiences and offer advice for U.S. hospitals and health systems.…
In light of the latest COVID-19 developments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has cancelled its Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 19-21 in Washington, D.C., and all affiliated events.
During this unprecedented time, we…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is sharing the
following information with the cybersecurity community as a primer for assisting
in the protection of our Nation’s critical infrastructure in light of the current
tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United…
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) March 9 issued final rules to implement the 21st Century Cures Act prohibition on information blocking and require patient access to health information in Medicare,…
Model comment letter regarding CMS–10709, Hospital Survey for Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request (Vol. 85, No. 26), February 7, 2020.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Feb. 24 began implementing new standards for immigration public charge decisions. When making certain immigration determinations, the government considers whether someone can support themselves financially or if they are at risk for becoming a “public…
On Feb. 24, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began implementing new “public charge” rules for certain immigrants seeking to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the U.S. Several lawsuits challenging the rule are working through the courts. However, the new rules are…
Talking Points: Hospitals and Health Systems – COVID-19 Response
Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Approved by the House Ways and Means Committee
The House returns to Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, and legislation to address surprise medical bills remains under consideration. House and committee leaders will need to…
Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Approved by the House Ways and Means Committee
The House returns to Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, and legislation to address surprise medical bills remains under consideration. House and committee leaders will need to…