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Hospitals and health systems are using place-based investment, or community investment, to address housing insecurity and other social determinants of health. A new AHA report and five-part video and podcast series feature health systems that are working in partnership with their communities to accelerate existing efforts or develop new initiatives that improve individual and community well-being, advance health equity and create more resilient communities.

CMS issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings, including hospitals and health systems, that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The rule is effective as of Nov. 5. Under the regulation, all eligible workers must be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year (CY) 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS)/ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule that updates payment rates and makes several policy changes, generally effective on Jan 1, 2022.

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The 2022 Health Care Talent Scan will help you better understand the latest forces and trends affecting health care human resources.

As the CDC considered expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to young children, the AHA, American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association co-hosted a panel discussion on how we can work with parents to build trust in the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for children.

A new AHA report examines the factors driving health care spending growth and the role hospitals and health systems play in caring for the nation’s most complex and resource-intensive patients.

There is no higher priority than ensuring that we care for the caregiver, that we make our working environment safe, and that we foster the ability for individuals to have joy in their work. During an AHA-sponsored Capitol Hill virtual briefing on Tuesday, hospital leaders discussed how COVID-19 has accelerated long-standing health care workforce challenges.

APCP Providers Now Offer More Cybersecurity Services to AHA Members

The Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Awards recognize hospitals and health systems that are proactive in advancing diversity, health equity and equitable health care through data, leadership, governance, cultural awareness and community partnerships. Applications for the 2022 awards are accepted through Nov. 19.

Showcasing strategies for rural hospital executives, trustees and clinical leaders for accelerating the shift to a more sustainable health system by examining the most significant operational and environmental challenges including the impact of COVID-19.

Two new AHA Public Service Announcement videos, I Am a Provider and On the Fence, encourage the unvaccinated to take the vaccine. Members can customize these videos to promote vaccinations in their communities.

The AHA Living Learning Network presents a look back at the COVID-19 pandemic in a new digital look book called The Pandemic: A Time of Challenges and Champions.

View the detailed summary and key takeaways from the regulations released July 1.

On this episode, Dr. Hochman talks with Maureen Bisognano, a prominent authority on improving health care systems. Maureen served as Institute for Healthcare Improvement president and CEO for five years and IHI executive vice president and chief operating officer for 15 years.

AHA Member-Only Resources

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospital Price Transparency final rule went into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. AHA offers resources to help members meet patient demand for easier access to out-of-pocket cost estimates.