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FDA issues policy for manufacturers to prevent medical device shortages
The Food and Drug Administration issued guidance implementing section 3121 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which requires manufacturers to notify FDA of a permanent discontinuance or significant interruption in the manufacture of certain medical devices to prevent or mitigate shortages during the COVID-19 emergency.
HHS reminds health care providers of HIPAA’s privacy provisions for media coverage
The Department of Health and Human Services reminded health care providers that HIPAA privacy rules bar them from giving media and film crews access to facilities where patients’ protected health information is accessible without the patients’ prior authorization, even during the current COVID-19 public health emergency.
New resource on serologic tests and surveillance strategy for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a webpage to provide information about an agency-developed serologic test to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
HealthEquip app continues to facilitate PPE matches
Last month, the AHA announced the availability of HealthEquip, a new app-powered resource matching hospitals in need of personal protective equipment with organizations donating PPE.
AHA resource spotlights efforts to address health care workers’ well-being during COVID-19
A new AHA resource shares ways hospitals and health systems are helping to care for and support the health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
SBA Clarifies Public Hospitals Eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today issued additional guidance clarifying certain provisions implementing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including whether public hospitals are eligible for a PPP loan.
Urge Congress to Support Hospitals in Next COVID-19 Package
Leaders from the Senate, House and Administration are working on proposals for the next COVID-19 relief package. While timing for the next package is still uncertain, previous COVID-19 relief legislation have come together quickly, so it is important to engage with your lawmakers immediately.
AHA Urges Bankers to Work With Stressed Hospitals
The AHA urged the American Bankers Association to encourage its member financial institutions to commit to working expeditiously with hospital and health system borrowers who are unable to meet financial and operating covenants because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support relief from regulatory or other requirements that limit the lenders’ ability to provide much-needed liquidity.
Kings' Daughters Medical Center: Meeting the Challenge of COVID-19
Recently, AHA published a compendium of case examples demonstrating the struggles and successes of rural hospitals battling COVID-19 in their communities.