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AHA Influenza Vaccination Resources
In early 2011, AHA members, committees, regional policy boards and staff discussed and crafted a mandatory influenza vaccination policy, which was then approved by the board of directors:
President signs legislation to address opioid epidemic
President Obama July 22 signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S. 524, legislation designed to help stem the epidemic of opioid abuse through education, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
CDC investigates salmonella outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections.
AHA announces new trustees for 2021
The AHA has elected eight new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1.
AHA critical of Medicare cuts proposed in president's budget
The president’s fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request for nearly $420 billion in 10-year Medicare payment cuts to providers “would jeopardize hospitals’ ability to keep the promise of maintaining access to vital health care services,” the AHA said last week.
Banner Health details financial challenges due to COVID-19
The financial outlook for Phoenix-based Banner Health has changed dramatically since the pandemic entered their communities and forced the shutdown of non-emergency services.
CMS finalizes bundled payment model for hip, knee replacements
The final bundled payment model for hip and knee replacement surgeries “takes several positive steps” to support hospitals’ efforts to improve patient care, the AHA said earlier this week.
Senate Aging Committee examines COVID-19 and racial health disparities
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic and seniors, which focused on racial health disparities.
CDC updates COVID-19 isolation duration guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently posted updated considerations for ending isolation for adults with COVID-19, based on new evidence.
CDC updates guidance on COVID-19 laboratory data reporting
When ordering COVID-19 laboratory tests or collecting specimens, health care providers should collect certain patient demographic information and responses to certain questions needed for COVID-19 data reporting, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.