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FDA releases adverse events dashboard for EUA treatments, J&J vaccine fact sheet in more languages

The Food and Drug Administration launched a dashboard that will provide weekly updates on adverse events submitted to its adverse event reporting system for COVID-19 drugs and biological products authorized for emergency use.

CDC announces funding to support COVID-19 testing, advance health equity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allocated $10 billion to states and territories from the American Rescue Plan Act to support testing to screen teachers, staff and students for COVID-19 to help reopen schools.

House passes bill to extend Paycheck Protection Program through June

The House voted 415-3 to approve legislation (H.R. 1799) that would extend the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30, with applications accepted through May 31.
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Mass Media Messaging to Improve Population Health

The largest drivers of disease in populations are unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and use of alcohol and other drugs.
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How a CHNA Influenced a Hospital's Strategic Plan

Massachusetts General Hospital's (MGH) 2012 community health needs assessment, in which communities prioritized substance use, led to the creation of a new hospital initia
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The Importance of Community Development for Health

It is certain that health status is profoundly influenced by the places in which people live, work and play.
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AHA Expresses Support for Legislation S. 773

AHA letter to Senators, John Thune, Rob Portman, Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Baldwin, Debbie Stabenow and Ben Cardin expressing support for legislation, S. 773.

Summary of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Provisions Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems

President Biden March 11 signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems. A summary of provisions affecting hospitals and health systems follows.

UHC restores access to certain payment data through Optum Pay; action needed to avoid fees

In response to feedback from AHA and others, UnitedHealthcare will allow hospitals and other health care providers to continue to access certain claims payment data through its Optum Pay platform at no cost.