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White House task force projects N95 supply could soon meet demand

The White House Supply Chain Task Force projects the nation will have enough N95 masks to meet pandemic demand for July through October, according to a report released to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a hearing on federal efforts to procure and distribute supplies to fight the pandemic.

NIMHD announces supplemental funding opportunities for COVID-19 interventions research

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities opened applications for supplemental funding to evaluate interventions to reduce COVID-19’s impact on populations that experience health disparities or other populations vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, or mortality.

Blog: AHA responds to NYT article, explains financial challenges of COVID-19 on hospitals

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack wrote in a blog that hospitals and health systems face a triple-hit from COVID-19: skyrocketing costs of preparing for a patient surge; a forced shutdown of regular operations for non-emergent procedures; and treating a growing number of uninsured patients.

Study sheds light on COVID-19 in young adults

About 60% of participants in a study of young adults infected with COVID-19 on a U.S. aircraft carrier had reactive antibodies to the virus, 59% of whom also had neutralizing antibodies at the time of specimen collection, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA approves new tracheal intubation drug

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new injection to assist in tracheal intubation and provide muscle relaxation during surgeries or mechanical ventilation.

Blog: Supporting new moms in the time of COVID-19

While the COVID-19 pandemic placed a pause on routine medical visits and non-emergency procedures, people are still giving birth and in need of support from hospitals and health systems.

AHA podcast: Recharging to better connect during COVID-19

Hospitals and other organizations have responded to COVID-19 by leveraging technology to expand outreach to patients and communities.
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American Hospital Association Announces Inaugural Class of Next Gen Fellows

AHA announces inaugural class of Next Gen Fellows. The national fellows class of 2020 will tackle key challenges affecting health care affordability, quality and safety

AHA announces Next Generation Fellows

Thirty-four emerging hospital and health system leaders from 20 states will participate in the inaugural class of the AHA’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship, working one-on-one with a mentor on a yearlong project to drive transformation and innovation to address a specific challenge at their organization.

NIMHD announces supplemental funding opportunities for COVID-19 interventions research

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities opened applications for supplemental funding to evaluate interventions to reduce COVID-19’s impact on populations that experience health disparities or other populations vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, or mortality.