August 05, 2020 Virtual Summit Discusses COVID-19’s Impact on Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Opportunities to Innovate The COVD-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of health care in the United States, and the supply chain for medical equipment and resources remains a key factor in the security of our nation and health care system. Last week, the American Hospital Association (AHA), American Medical Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the United States Pharmacopeia held a virtual summit to discuss the state of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain and what health care leaders can expect during the coming months.
August 04, 2020 National Associations Join Together to Encourage Americans to #WearAMask The American Hospital Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA), and American Nurses Association (ANA) have released a public service announcement (PSA) urging Americans to take three simple steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19: wear a mask, practice physical distancing, and wash hands frequently.
August 03, 2020 New Fact Sheet Supports Efforts to Make Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent The American Hospital Association (AHA) has released a new fact sheet to support its national effort to urge Congress and the Administration to ensure telehealth flexibilities remain in place after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and to reimburse virtual services on par with in-person care.
August 03, 2020 Federal Judge Says Labor Department Went too Far in Restricting Coronavirus Leave A New York federal judge today wiped out parts of a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule restricting who can take paid coronavirus leave under a virus relief law issued during March.
August 03, 2020 Lawmakers Hear of Rural Hospital Challenges During COVID-19 Today, the state Senate Republican Policy Committee visited Monongahela Valley Hospital to learn about the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals. HAP participated in the event, alongside two rural hospital leaders.