Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
Yesterday, our country surpassed a grim and somber milestone: 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S..
The organizations continued to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible.
May 12, 2022
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American Hospital Association
American Medical Association
American Nurses Association
The AHA and other national health care organizations yesterday urged HHS to maintain the public health emergency until it’s clear that the global pandemic has receded and the capabilities authorized by the PHE are no longer necessary.
The AHA and other national health care organizations urge Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to maintain the public health emergency until it’s clear that the global pandemic has receded and the capabilities authorized by the PHE are no longer necessary.
The two unauthorized tests look like authorized iHealth and Flowflex tests.
HHS will continue to include certain telehealth services in its risk adjustment program for qualified health plans in plan year 2022.
The Point of Care Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test may have been distributed to unauthorized laboratories, which could increase the risk of false results.
Courage. Compassion. Workforce. Health equity. Heroes. Challenges. Innovation. Community partnerships. Leadership. Opportunities. These were some of the most common words we heard from attendees and speakers talking about our field at this week’s AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
AHA policy staff urged the agency not to finalize the regulation, saying it's unnecessary and would cause confusion.