Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
The AHA has asked the Department of Labor to accurately define “health care provider” as it promulgates regulations implementing key sections of the recently-enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act and clarify how this policy will be operationalized, including how it interacts with state…
Hospitals and health systems need additional federal funding to combat COVID-19, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack said on CBS’ Face the Nation.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released a COVID-19 pandemic advisory describing in general terms what actions it is taking, how community-based testing sites will be managed, and information about the Defense Production Act.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration released updated guidance to provide flexibility and expand the availability of ventilators and other respiratory devices to treat patients during the public health emergency.
Leaders from the Senate and administration continue to negotiate a third spending package related to COVID-19.
The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care, of which the AHA is a founding member, launched a digital campaign urging 2.2 million members to encourage their lawmakers to include in the new emergency funding package funding for hospitals to protect the health care workforce and increase their…
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) March 22 published additional information focused on mitigating disruptions to or shortages in the ventilator supply chain.
AHA urges the Department of Labor to accurately define “health care provider” when promulgating regulations implementing key sections of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and clarify how this policy will be operationalized, including how it interacts with state law
The heroic, nonstop work of our nation’s hospitals and health systems, physicians, caregivers and staff continues across the country, as care teams race to treat patients affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and make every effort to contain its spread.
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Centers for Medicare…