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100 Million Mask Challenge

Our health care heroes on the front lines have an immediate need for personal protective equipment, and we have to push on all cylinders to get these items produced and into the field.

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Updates and Resources on COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization continue to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Cardinal Health Recalls Surgical Gowns Due to Quality Issue

Cardinal Health has notified customers of an urgent medical device recall related to specific production lots of single-sterile and bulk non-sterile gowns.

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Four Ways to Mitigate COVID-19 Cyber Risks

As the nation’s hospitals and health systems, physicians, caregivers and staff treat and care for patients and our communities, there are others in the world seeking to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic for financial gain. Particularly, cyber criminals.

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2020 Foster G. McGaw Prize Call for Entries

The 2020 call for entries brochure and application is now posted. The prize honors health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service and improving the health of their communities.

Chair File: Acts of Kindness Shine through Dark Times

Apr 6, 2020 by Melinda L. Estes, M.D.

Perspective: Getting Through This Together

Apr 3, 2020 by Rick Pollack

AHA membership group names executive director

Apr 2, 2020

CDC report: Nonfatal drug overdoses on the rise

Apr 2, 2020

President uses DPA to facilitate production of ventilators

Apr 2, 2020

DOJ, HHS to distribute PPE to New York and New Jersey

Apr 2, 2020

FDA updates blood donation guidance to spur giving

Apr 2, 2020

HHS allows health information sharing during COVID-19 emergency

Apr 2, 2020

FDA grants emergency use of SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

Apr 2, 2020

CDC updates COVID-19 infection control guidance for health care facilities

Apr 2, 2020

Labor Department issues rule on new paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements

Apr 2, 2020

AHA urges SBA to ensure hospitals can participate in CARES Act loan program

Apr 2, 2020

2020 AHA Advocacy Agenda

January 30, 2020

2020 Rural Advocacy Agenda

January 27, 2020

Affordability Advocacy Agenda

September 21, 2019

Fact Sheets and Talking Points on Surprise Billing Legislation

January 20, 2020

Surprise Billing Updates and Resources

February 14, 2020

Special Bulletin: CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage, Part D for 2021

February 6, 2020

Special Bulletin: CMS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021

February 4, 2020

AHA Comments on CMS' Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation Proposed Rule

January 30, 2020

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Emerging Issues & Insights

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Performance Improvement

New Payment & Delivery Models

Evolving Physician-Practice Ownership Models

Mar 10, 2020

Confronting Coronavirus: Digital Strategies Shift in Coronavirus Fight

Mar 31, 2020

Hospitals Prepare for Influx of Patients with Coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020

It May Be Time to Reassess Your Consumer Digital Interface

Mar 10, 2020

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Latest on COVID-19

AHA Statement on the use of the CARES Act

Apr 3, 2020

AHA, AMA and ANA Statement on CDC’s Recommendations for the Public on Cloth Masks

Apr 3, 2020

Special Bulletin: Summary of Key Issues for Hospitals as Employers Under COVID-19 Federal Legislation

Apr 3, 2020

ICD-10-CM Coding for COVID-19 Webinar

Apr 3, 2020

Coronavirus Update: CMS Clarifies Accelerated/Advanced Payment Programs

Apr 3, 2020

AHA Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Implement CARES Act Loan Program Quickly and Ensure Hospitals are Eligible

Apr 3, 2020

Guidance Needed to Support Hospitals' Ability to Access Loan Program Under Section 4003(B)(4) of the Cares Act

Apr 3, 2020

More on COVID-19

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Solution Sharing Open Forum: The Health Care Supply Chain’s Response to COVID-19 March 27 9:00 a.m.

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Health Care Facilities & COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know

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Coronavirus Update—What Health Care Professionals Need to Know to Prepare for COVID-19

2020 Actions for the Board Compensation Committee

March 3, 2020

Using Technology to Enhance Board Education

March 3, 2020

Burnout in Health Care

March 3, 2020

Systemization of Health Care Philanthropy 2.0

March 3, 2020

Is Trustee Emeritus Status Outdated?

February 10, 2020

Building a Culture of Value

March 18, 2020

The Value Initiative Members In Action: Trinity Health – Livonia, Mich.

March 9, 2020

The Value Initiative Issue Brief: Creating a High-value Telehealth Strategy

March 4, 2020

Value Initiative Members in Action: Mayo Clinic - Rochester Minn.

February 27, 2020

Hospitals Make Progress on Value-Based Payment Models

February 14, 2020

Latest Podcasts

Using Telehealth to Address Behavioral Issues

Mar 25, 2020

Building a Culture of Value

Mar 18, 2020

AHA Podcasts Delve into Burnout’s Prevention

Mar 12, 2020

A Conversation with Kimberlydawn Wisdom

Mar 6, 2020

Value of Using Collaboration to Advance Health Equity

Mar 5, 2020

ECMO: Insights, Strategies and Key Considerations for Developing a Sustainable Program

March 26, 2020

Preventing Physician Suicide: Center for WorkLife Wellbeing

January 29, 2020

Physician Leadership Experience: Michigan Physician Leaders

January 16, 2020

ECMO: Insights, Strategies and Key Considerations for Developing a Sustainable Program

December 18, 2019

Apr 6, 2020

RT @Mike_Pence: Thank you to a great American company, @HCAhealthcare, for working to get ventilators to NY & NJ. In addition, rather than…

Apr 5, 2020

Our #healthcareheroes continue to help #COVID19 patients and work towards healthy communities. Thank you! #SolidarityAt8

Apr 4, 2020

Shoutout to all the #healthcareheroes who continue the fight against #COVID19. Thank you! #SolidarityAt8

Apr 4, 2020

We stand with nurses, doctors and all health care workers who need our help getting the #PPE they can wear as they fight #COVID19!

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