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FEMA Updates its COVID-19 Policy on Medical Care Eligible for Public Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently updated its policy on “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Medical Care Eligible for Public Assistance
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AHA Comments on Proposed Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule

AHA's comment on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights’ notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on “Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement.”
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Regulatory Relief

Every day, hospitals, health systems and post-acute care providers confront the daunting task of complying with a growing number of federal regulations.

ASHE Temperature and Relative Humidity

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This training video provides a brief explanation on how temperature and relative humidity affect one another.

Hospital Conditions of Participation / Accreditation Crosswalk

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This document provides a comparison of the regulations applicable to most hospitals. It is important to verify the editions of the codes and standards that are applicable in your jurisdiction.

AHRMM LUC Comments to the FDA’s Communications About the Safety of Medical Devices

The AHRMM LUC members submitted public comments and recommendations at the FDA's November 2020 meeting related to the need to include the UDI in the recall process. They highlighted the prototype recall database and electronic submission form, as well as survey data supporting its creation.

Comments on HHS Proposal to Sunset the Regulatory Review Schedule

AHA comments on the Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed rule to set expiration dates for its regulations (subject to certain exceptions), unless the department periodically assesses the regulations to determine if they are subject to review, and if they are, performs a review. Subject to this review, HHS would be able to unilaterally retain, modify or eliminate the regulation.
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AHA Comments Re: Request for Recommendations for Policy Actions to Address the Opioid Epidemic

The American Hospital Association responds to the Senate Finance Committee’s request for policy recommendations to address the opioid epidemic.
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AHA Re: Limited Repeal of IMD Exclusion for Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries with Substance Use Disorder Act

AHA letter to Representatives Greg Walden, and Frank Pallone expressing support for The Limited Repeal of the IMD Exclusion for Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries with Substance Use Disorder Act.