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GAO: HHS should improve National Disaster Medical System workforce planning

The Department of Health and Human Services should develop a workforce target for the National Disaster Medical System to ensure it can effectively respond to the nation’s current and future needs, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office.

House committee takes steps to address COVID-19-related health care disparities

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health Wednesday held a hearing to discuss COVID-19’s disproportionate effect on racial and ethnic minorities.

FDIC responds to letter on hospitals’ financial concerns

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is “committed to monitoring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic” on the financial institutions it supervises, and “will not hesitate to take additional action to provide clarity and guidance, as needed," FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams saidvin letter responding to the AHA.

AHA expresses support for KEEP Telehealth Options Act

The AHA expressed support for the Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent (KEEP) Telehealth Options Act of 2020, which would allow the government to study the impact of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and its expanded use.

AHA urges HHS to extend public health emergency

The AHA urged the Health and Human Services Secretary to extend the public health emergency beyond its current July 25, 2020 expiration date so “health care providers can continue to offer the most efficient and effective care possible during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Hospital Groups Suggest Data Collection Actions for Federal Task Force To Consider

RE: Daily Data Collection on COVID-19 to Inform Critical Federal Decisions  Dear Dr. Birx: 
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AHA Comments on OIG Proposed Rule on Information Blocking Enforcement

AHA comments on the proposed rule on grants, contracts, and other agreements: fraud and abuse; information blocking; Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) civil money penalty (CMP) rules.
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Addressing Debt Covenant Challenges with Kaufman Hall Webinar Recording

The AHA recorded this webinar on June 17 at 2 p.m. ET. Speakers from Kaufman Hall provided a comprehensive and in-depth guide for hospitals to help them assess and manage compliance with their bond covenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AHA moderated this conversation and attendees were able to ask questions in advance and during the presentation.

2020 PDC Summit Webinar Series: Central Sterilization: When Moving Off-Site Makes Sense

The decision and opportunity to move central sterile supply operations off campus can present many challenges, but when done correctly it can optimize efficiency and save money for a health care sy

Administration reverses ACA protections against gender discrimination

The Trump administration finalized a rule this week that would remove provisions in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which were designed to prevent discrimination.