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AHA launches COVID-19 Snapshot for Capitol Hill staff, highlights dire circumstances facing hospitals and health

The AHA launched a new periodic report to convey to congressional staff hospitals’ and health systems’ desperate need for a new COVID-19 relief package.

CDC announces shorter quarantine options for people exposed to COVID-19 virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced shorter quarantine options based on local circumstances and resources, for people exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

CDC advisors issue COVID-19 vaccine initial phase recommendations

An independent advisory group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended health care personnel and long-term care facility residents receive vaccinations against COVID-19 in the program’s initial phase.

AHA report calls for national relief from burdensome health plan practices

Commercial health plans are using prior authorization and payment delays and denials to make it more difficult for some Americans to access the care they need, creating an extensive approval process that wastes billions of dollars and contributes to clinician burnout, according to a report released by the AHA.

AHA testifies at Senate hearing on cyber threats amid pandemic

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on defending communities from cyber threats during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HHS urged to increase staffing flexibilities for providers’ COVID-19 response

The Department of Health and Human Services should provide greater flexibility around health care staffing, provider resource allocation and accessibility to care, the AHA said in a letter to the agency.
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AHA STATEMENT ON CY 2021 OPPS FINAL RULE

AHA statement on CY 2021 OPPS final rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.

The Partnership for Public Health | Community Health | Center

Help hospital and health care leaders collaboratively work with public health and local partners to benefit patients and communities.
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AHA to HHS Re: Additional COVID-19 Flexibilities for Providers

The AHA asks the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take additional steps to increase flexibilities for providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 2020 FAQs for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 has caused a great deal of understandable confusion throughout the coding community. Our December 1 webinar will provide a walk-through of the most frequently asked questions to provide clarity and detailed information to attendees.