Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum (“Association Between COVID-19 Relief Funds and Hospital Characteristics in the U.S.”) that examines CARES Act Provider Relief Funds allocated to health care providers misses the point of those payments and makes arbitrary choices about which payments…
In a letter to Sens. AHA expresses support for the Student Assisted Vaccination Effort Act (S. 2114).
The National Institutes of Health will use $70 million from the American Rescue Plan Act for a program to speed development of accurate and reliable over-the-counter tests for COVID-19, the Department of Health and Human Services announced.
Oct. 26 is the deadline for health care providers to apply to the Health Resources and Services Administration for a portion of $25.5 billion in COVID-19 relief funds.
Increased health care use and intensity of services have been the key drivers of health care spending growth as the U.S. population continues to age, with hospital price growth averaging just 2% annually from 2010 to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by the…
Hospitals and health systems work hard every day to make care more cost-effective and efficient for their patients, at the same time that they are caring for the nation’s most complex and resource-intensive patients. This has been especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and health…
This presentation helps health care leaders talk with community groups about the vaccine and answer some frequently asked questions.
Hospitals and health systems work hard every day to provide great care in the most cost effective way. At the same time, many patients are sicker than before and require more complex and intense care. This has been especially true during COVID-19. This presentation uses AHA’s new Cost of…
Hospitals and health systems have worked hard to address workforce challenges as the COVID-19 surges continue, but are running out of options and need Congress’ help, writes Robyn Begley, AHA chief nursing officer and CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, in MedPage Today.
The AHA released a new COVID-19 Snapshot, underscoring the persisting challenges facing hospitals and health systems during the ongoing public health emergency.