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Testimony
Public

AHA Statement to Senate HELP Committee on Cybersecurity

AHA statement for the record to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on “Securing the Future of Health Care: Enhancing Cybersecurity and Protecting Americans’ Privacy.”
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Comments on the CMS and ASTP/ONC Request for Information Re: The Health Technology Ecosystem

AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem.
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HIPAA

There are three types of standards created by HIPAA: privacy, security and administrative simplification (e.g., transaction standards).
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Comments on HHS RFI on MAHA Initiative

AHA comments on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services request for information to ensure lawful regulation and unleash innovation to promote better health.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Response to OMB Deregulation RFI

AHA responds to the Office of Management and Budget Deregulation Request for Information.
Special Bulletin
Member

HHS Authorizes UnitedHealth Group to Make Breach Notifications on Behalf of Providers

The Department of Health and Human Services announced May 31 that it will permit UnitedHealth Group to make breach notifications on behalf of hospitals and health systems following the cyberattack Feb. 22 on UHG subsidiary Change Healthcare.
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Team Training | Center

Using the evidence-based TeamSTEPPS methodology, AHA Team Training offers education and resources to health care professionals that are proven to optimize team performance, improve patient safety, foster workforce well-being and support change management efforts.
Issue Landing Page

Community Health Improvement Week | Center

Community Health Improvement Week is a time to highlight hospitals partnering to enhance health and well-being.
Advisory
Member

HHS Proposes Expansion of Health Data, Technology and Interoperability Rule

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule for public comment.
Special Bulletin
Member

Recommendations for Hospitals Following a Cyberattack

The AHA has developed a series of recommendations for hospitals and health systems should they experience a cyberattack in their organization or with a third-party vendor. Hospitals and health systems should consult with their leadership and IT professionals to determine which if any course of action to take following a cyberattack.