Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it will distribute $25.5 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to health care providers. This includes $17 billion in a “Phase 4” distribution from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), as well as the $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (…
On September 9, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., ranking member of Energy and Commerce Committee, spoke with AHA Board Chair, Rod Hochman, M.D., president and CEO of Providence about building trust in COVID-19 vaccines, rural health and the importance of telehealth, and price transparency.
President Biden today announced six new mitigation steps for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, including a series of vaccine mandates for certain workers nationwide.
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
America’s hospitals and health systems have deep concerns about several Anthem policies that challenge their ability to care for patients during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The Biden Administration announced an additional $452 million in federal funding through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to support 13 states’ efforts to improve access to health insurance through 1332 waivers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services collected complete COVID-19 data from the vast majority of nursing homes in 2020, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.
According to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research, hospitalization for COVID-19 for children and adolescents increased four-fold in August in states with low levels of vaccination, compared with states with high levels.
The Department of Health and Human Services is making temporary changes to its distribution policies for monoclonal antibody therapies, with an eye on maintaining sufficient supply to meet current and future demand.
We’re trying to reach hospital and health system employees that have yet to be vaccinated. Using your phone, we need you to record a short message about why it’s important that people in heath settings get vaccinated.