Morning Headlines 4/7/20
VA pauses work on EHR during coronavirus
Following in the DoD’s footsteps, the VA decides to delay its Cerner EHR project as clinical teams focus on COVID-19 patients.
An HHS OIG survey of 323 hospitals finds their biggest challenges in preparing for and treating COVID-19 patients are associated with testing and treatment, and protecting staff.
Alliance of Va. hospitals launches dashboard tracking the status of medical needs
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association develops a dashboard to help hospitals across the state visualize the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, facility capacities, and data on PPE and medical supply inventories.
HHS Announces Upcoming Funding Action to Provide $186 Million for COVID-19 Response
The CDC will offer select state and local health departments $186 million to build out or improve on testing and surveillance capabilities, and predictive analytics.
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