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PowerPlay Episode #3: Supporting Rural Health and Addressing Health Inequities | Senator Susan Collins

On April 15, Senator Susan Collins, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee as well as the Committee on Aging, spoke with AHA’s Michelle Hood, executive vice president and chief operating officer, about the role of government through the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting rural health and addressing health inequities.
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PowerPlay Episode #4: COVID-19 Vaccines, Medical Justice & Health Care Post-pandemic | James Madara, M.D.

On May 5, Dr. James Madara, the AMA’s chief executive officer and executive vice president spoke with AHA’s Rick Pollack, president and chief executive officer, about prioritizing medical justice to address health equity, health care post-pandemic and strategies to increase the numbers of people vaccinated against COVID-19.

AHA Letters in Support of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

AHA supports bipartisan legislation to ease hospital staff shortages. AHA today voiced support for the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024), bipartisan legislation that would expedite the visa authorization process for qualified international nurses to support hospitals facing staffing shortages.

AstraZeneca v Cochran: Government’s Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

AstraZeneca v Cochran: Amicus Brief of Associations in Support of the Government

American Hospital Association, 340B Health, America’s Essential Hospitals, Association of American Medical Colleges, National Association of Children’s Hospitals d/b/a Children’s Hospital Association, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, by and through their undersigned attorneys, hereby file this amicus brief in support of Defendants’ opposition to the motion for summary judgment filed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (AstraZeneca).

AHA launches Preferred Cybersecurity Provider Program

During the pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health systems, including disruptive ransomware attacks that have interrupted patient care and risked patient safety.

Procedural codes released for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate

The American Medical Association announced Current Procedural Terminology codes for reporting the two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine and its administration on medical claims if the Food and Drug Administration approves the candidate vaccine or authorizes it for emergency use.

Blog: A look at the health care supply chain a year into the pandemic

While certain health care supply chain pressures remain, there are notable improvements, particularly in the area of collaboration, writes Mike Schiller, senior director of supply chain for the AHA’s Association for Health Care Resource and Materials Management.

AHA donations to support COVID-19 response in India, Brazil

The AHA donated to UNICEF to help hospitals and communities fight a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases in India. UNICEF is rushing urgently needed supplies and equipment to health facilities in India.  

AHA resources can help recognize National Nurses and National Hospital Weeks

The AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership affiliate have developed numerous resources, including a customizable video and digital toolkit, to assist hospitals and health systems in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and National Hospital Week, May 9-15.