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CMS again delays rule codifying Medicare ‘reasonable and necessary’ definition

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delayed, from May 15 to Dec. 15, the effective date for its final rule codifying how it defines “reasonable and necessary” coverage for items and services furnished under Medicare Parts A and B.

FDA updates certain COVID-19 monoclonal antibody authorizations

The Food and Drug Administration updated its emergency use authorizations for two intravenous infusion therapies for outpatients at risk for progressing to severe COVID-19 disease.

CMS: Fewer Medicaid/CHIP services accessed during pandemic

Children and adults in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program used 26 million fewer mental care health services between March and October 2020 than during the same period in 2019, declining 34% for children and 22% for adults, according to preliminary data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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HC3 TLP White Sector Alert: EXIM Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) Vulnerabilities - May 6, 2021

On May 4, 2021 security researchers published a collaborated report identifying 21 vulnerabilities for EXIM, an open source email server platform. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely and allow for full compromise of the system. Several healthcare organizations appeared in a search engine result for internet-connected devices utilizing EXIM. HC3 recommends all healthcare organizations that operate EXIM platforms immediately apply appropriate patches.

Accelerating Health Equity Virtual Conference

For the first time in AHA’s history, ACHI and IFDHE will join forces to bring together community and population health professionals with diversity and inclusion leaders for a unique three-day experience dedicated to accelerating health equity and reimagining community health for the future. Through expert insights and national discussions, we will address challenges head on as we continue to combat a pandemic that affects the health and well-being of people differently.
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AHA Virtual Advocacy Day November 10, 2020

Congress is back in Washington, D.C., for its “lame-duck” session, in which lawmakers will take up pressing, end-of-year business. Funding for the federal government, as well as other key health care provisions, are set to expire Dec. 11.
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AHA statement on HRSA ordering drug companies to restore 340B discounts

AHA statement on HRSA ordering drug companies to restore 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies

100 Million Mask Challenge

Providence St. Joseph Health, headquartered in Washington State, launched the 100 Million Mask Challenge and has seen a tremendous outpouring of support from individuals, community organizations and local manufacturers.The American Hospital Association will now bring the initiative to scale across the country, facilitating new relationships between providers in need of surgical masks and manufacturers with the capacity to produce them.
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AHA Expresses Support for Legislation, H.R. 3203, that Would Provide Certainty for 340B Hospitals

The AHA expresses support for legislation  H.R. 3203 introduced in the House that would provide certainty to hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Infographic: The Value of Hospital Mergers

Hospitals and health systems are transforming to create coordinated systems of care for patients. They are redesigning how they deliver care to meet patients’ needs and provide patients and communities more convenient, cost-effective and innovative services. Realignment becomes necessary to remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment.