Special Bulletin
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
The Food and Drug Administration late last night granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer, Inc. for its BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for its immediate administration across the country. Health care workers and nursing home residents will receive first priority and…
The Food and Drug Administration today granted an emergency use authorization to Pfizer, Inc. for its BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for its immediate administration across the country. The vaccine is administered in two doses, 21 days apart, and requires ultracold (minus-70 degrees…
At a Glance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in coordination with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), Dec. 10 proposed new regulations that would build on efforts to improve the electronic exchange of health care information,…
At A Glance
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Dec. 10 released its long-awaited final rule implementing an Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that the agency establish a process to resolve disputes between 340B covered entities and drug manufacturers. The final rule sets…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday updated its guidance to hospitals on the reporting of COVID-19-related data. The guidance includes two key changes stemming from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Dec.
The AHA Friday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. ET will host a call with officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 vaccine distributions.
At A Glance
As COVID-19 rages across America, hospitals and health systems and their extraordinary staffs continue to bring care and comfort to our communities. To say thank you, Musicians On Call collaborated with the AHA to offer AHA members access to Hope for the Holidays Presented by Citi, a…
The AHA will host two important calls for hospital and health system leaders on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At A Glance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday released the calendar year (CY) 2021 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS)/ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule.
Sign In to Download the AHA Special Bulletin:
CMS Announces Geographic Direct Contracting Model