A new webinar series will share government resources for health care stakeholders to reduce emissions and build resilience.
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The new tool from the federal Office of Climate Change and Health Equity explains opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act for tax credits and other support for climate mitigation work.
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A new categorical waiver allows health care facilities to use alternate power sources other than a generator or battery system.
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America's Essential Hospitals has responded to a request for information (RFI) on health care workforce shortages by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The association also plans to respond to an RFI on reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
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The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity announced a climate change webinar series, beginning July 14, and shared a companion resource compendium.
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Hospitals and other industry stakeholders are invited to pledge by June 3 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their climate resilience.
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The National Academy of Medicine invites organizations to join its Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector.
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In its comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the association stressed the importance of considering hospital physical infrastructure and financial status in developing research and practice improvement strategies.
view more »Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential hospitals continued to act as models in the industry for sustainability practices.
view more »It’s time to become more intentional about reducing the impact of waste emissions on the health of our communities.
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Winners demonstrate environmental stewardship by reducing waste and hazardous chemical use and improving energy efficiency and sustainable food service.
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In this new report, Essential Hospitals Institute explores ongoing work by essential hospitals toward climate resiliency and makes recommendations for policymakers and funders to support the steps they are taking to mitigate their contribution to climate change.
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Four essential hospitals were honored for their environmental sustainability practices and commitments to mitigate climate change.
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