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GAO examines HHS efforts to collect hospital capacity data during pandemic

The Department of Health and Human Services should better engage and communicate with stakeholders to improve the HHS Protect data system and how it collects hospital capacity data during a public health emergency, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office.

CDC study confirms vaccination’s greater protection against COVID-19 compared to prior infection and natural immunity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study confirming the comparative effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines versus natural immunity, including immunity gained from prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Reminder: Hospitals that see COVID-19 surges should contact state survey agency, CMS regional offices about potential survey flexibilities

In evaluating whether to temporarily suspend survey activities if a hospital experiences a COVID-19 surge, CMS last month told AHA it will consider whether the hospital has notified the appropriate state public health agency and activated its emergency preparedness plan, and the proportion of hospital staff and resources dedicated to managing COVID-19 patients.

New video: Back-to-school check-ups are opportunity for COVID-19 vaccines

The AHA launched a video encouraging families with children 12 and older to add COVID-19 vaccinations to their back-to-school preparations.

Senate passes Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

The Senate unanimously passed the AHA-supported Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610). A companion bill (H.R. 1667) introduced in the House in March awaits consideration.

Download AHA’s New App: My AHA Connect

Designed to make it easy for you to stay current with the latest health policy news and legislative updates, the app can be customized according to your interests for a personalized experience. It also enables you to contact your Congressional representatives with a single tap, and to participate in discussion groups on shared interests.

Transformation Talks - Onboarding

Transformation Talk speakers can use this online portal as a way to provide the materials and details needed for their participation in an episode.

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Lisa Kidder Hrobsky Named AHA’s Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Lisa Kidder Hrobsky has been promoted to senior vice president, legislative and political affairs.