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Fact Sheet: No Provider Relief Funds Have Been Allocated for Delta, Omicron COVID-19 Surges

To date, there have been approximately 4.5 million total reported COVID-19 hospital admissions, with 49% of those admissions occurring since July 1, 2021 during the Delta and Omicron surges. Despite these drastic surges, no Provider Relief Funds have been allocated or disbursed to address the multitude of challenges that have resulted from these surges.
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Fact Sheet: AHA Urges Congress to Call on CMS to Stop Cuts to Hospitals

America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face unprecedented financial pressures due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current inflationary economy. Historic inflation has extended and heightened the already severe economic instability brought on by the pandemic resulting in razor thin operating margins from massive surges in input costs, including a struggling workforce, drug costs, supplies and equipment.
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Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Waivers Should Be Extended, Made Permanent or Enacted to Improve Patient Care

At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government moved quickly to ensure hospitals and health systems were able to respond efficiently and effectively to a wave of unprecedented need.

CDC report highlights low use of COVID-19 antivirals among people 65 and older 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Feb. 19 released a report on the low use of COVID-19 antiviral drugs among individuals age 65 and older, a population at high risk of severe illness from the disease.

Americans view hospitals favorably and support additional financial aid

New national public opinion polling shows that Americans overwhelmingly support hospitals and recognize the need for further aid as front-line health care providers work to defeat COVID-19.
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Addressing Vaccine Confidence at Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health’s Innovation Health Podcast series provides in-depth vaccine discussions to address safety concerns among minority groups.

UI Health Warns: Don’t Let Your Guard Down – Get Your Flu Shot

UI Health is asking people to “defend yourself with the flu shot” through a highly motivational and educational flu season campaign.
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Setting the Right Course for Vaccination Success

On December 16, 2020, occupational therapist Kelly Casey got a history-making shot in her left arm as the first Johns Hopkins staff to be vaccinated.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care’s Video Addresses Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines

Sarasota Memorial created a video addressing misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and fears that are preventing people from getting their shots.

Protect the Heroes

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A new national initiative allows donors to direct contributions to their local hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.