Coronavirus COVID-19: AHA Member Resources

The latest COVID-19 updates from the American Hospital Association are included on this page.

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AHA Digital Pulse COVID-19 Digital Resources

AHA News

Webinars next week on umbrella EUA for surgical masks, flu vaccination planning
Aug 14, 2020
HHS to distribute $1.4 billion to free-standing children’s hospitals
Aug 14, 2020
FEMA extends and modifies scarce PPE allocation order, issues DPA voluntary agreement text
Aug 14, 2020
Perspective: Time to Focus on the Road Ahead
Aug 14, 2020
Florida health system weathers $263 million shortfall due to COVID-19
Aug 13, 2020
CDC: More adults reporting mental health challenges during pandemic
Aug 13, 2020
CISA: Phishing emails spoofing SBA loan relief webpage
Aug 13, 2020
HHS invests in labs to expand COVID-19 testing capacity
Aug 13, 2020
AHA, others release joint update to COVID-19 essential surgery roadmap
Aug 13, 2020
FDA issues FAQs on importing, donating personal protective equipment
Aug 12, 2020
More News

Advisories

Member
Home Health PPS Proposed CY 2021 Rule
Jul 24, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: New Sites for N95 Decontamination and Reuse Processing
Apr 22, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: CMS to Host Three Calls for Providers this Week on COVID-19
Apr 21, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: CMS Releases Guidance Implementing CARES Act Provisions
Apr 16, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Administration Updates Request for Daily Hospital Data on COVID-19 Testing, Bed Capacity and Utilization
Apr 11, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: CMS Releases Additional Waivers for COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: Technology for the Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Respirators Now Available
Apr 8, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: CMS Clarifies Accelerated/Advanced Payment Programs
Apr 3, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: Caring with Limited Resources During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Compilation of Resources for Your Team
Apr 1, 2020
Public
Coronavirus Update: CMS Releases Waivers for COVID-19
Mar 31, 2020
More Advisories

Letters

AHA Letter of Support for GET CARE Act
Aug 6, 2020
Public
Congress Urged to Reject Harmful Surprise Medical Billing Proposals In COVID-19 Relief Package
Jul 30, 2020
Public
AHA to Rep. Neal Dunn Expressing Support for Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020
Jul 30, 2020
Public
AHA to Rep. Cindy Axne Expressing Support for Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020
Jul 30, 2020
Public
AHA to CMS Regarding Suspension of Medical Review Activities
Jul 29, 2020
Public
CMS Urged to Delay Repayment of Accelerated Payments
Jul 29, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA and ANA urge Congress to provide at least $100B for providers in next COVID-19 relief package
Jul 22, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA, to CMS Re: Implementation of the Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services
Jul 9, 2020
Public
AHA, AAMC, CHA Request Extention of Deadlines for Preparing Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA)
Jul 7, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA, ANA Open Letter Urging Public to Wear a Mask to Stop COVID-19 Spread
Jul 6, 2020
More Letters

Press Releases

Public
AHA statement on HHS announcement on distribution of additional relief funds for children’s hospitals
Aug 14, 2020
Public
Four National Organizations Provide Guidance on Maintaining Essential Operations as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Aug 13, 2020
Public
Drug Safety Summit Examined National Security Implications of Global Drug Manufacturing
Aug 4, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA and ANA release public service announcement
Jul 31, 2020
Public
AHA statement on public health emergency extension
Jul 24, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA and ANA urge congress to include additional $100 billion for emergency relief fund in COVID-19 relief package
Jul 22, 2020
Public
New analysis shows dramatic impact of COVID-19 on hospital & health system financial health
Jul 21, 2020
Public
AHA statement on HHS announcement on distribution of additional funds for “hot spot” hospitals
Jul 17, 2020
Public
Americans view hospitals very favorably, support additional financial aid in new Coalition public opinion polling
Jul 16, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA, ANA Issue Open Letter Urging Public to Wear a Mask to Stop COVID-19 Spread
Jul 6, 2020
More Press Releases

Special Bulletins

Public
HHS Announces Distribution of Funds to Children’s Hospitals
Aug 14, 2020
Public
AHA, Others Release Joint Update to COVID-19 Essential Surgery Roadmap
Aug 13, 2020
Public
HHS Announces Expanded Eligibility for General Distribution Funds
Aug 12, 2020
Special Bulletin: HHS Updates COVID-19 Hospital Daily Data Reporting Guidance and FAQs
Aug 1, 2020
Public
AHA, AMA and ANA Release PSA as Part of Campaign Urging the Public to Wear a Mask
Jul 31, 2020
Member
Leadership Rounds: AHA Chair Dr. Melinda Estes and SBH Health System President and CEO Dr. David Perlstein
Jul 28, 2020
Public
Senate Republicans Introduce COVID-19 Relief Package
Jul 28, 2020
Public
HHS Shares Details on Post-payment Reporting Requirements for Recipients of CARES Act Provider Relief Funds
Jul 21, 2020
Public
New Analysis Shows Dramatic Impact of COVID-19 on Hospital and Health System Financial Health
Jul 21, 2020
Public
HHS Announces Additional Distribution of Funds to Hospitals with High COVID-19 Admissions
Jul 17, 2020
More Special Bulletins

Stories from the Front Lines

Christiana Care Helps Local Businesses Reopen Safely
Aug 11, 2020
INTEGRIS Caregivers Urge Oklahomans to “Mask Up” to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Aug 11, 2020
Presbyterian Healthcare Offers Free Meals for Children, as Hunger Rates Rise During Pandemic
Jul 30, 2020
Chicago Safety-Net Hospital Offers Free Mental Health Services During Pandemic
Jul 30, 2020
A Recovery Playbook Improves Follow-up Care for COVID-19 Patients
Jul 22, 2020
A Continuum of Watchfulness for COVID-19 Patients
Jul 22, 2020
During This Pandemic, Front-line Workers Are Treating not only the Patient but also the Person
Jul 13, 2020
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Supporting Neighbors in Need
Jul 13, 2020
Volunteers Sew Masks for Hearing-Impaired Patients at Sentara Healthcare
Jul 6, 2020
Michigan Medicine Nurtures Community One Meal at a Time
Jul 6, 2020
More Stories from the Front Lines

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Reset IMPACT Act to Account for COVID-19 Lessons on Post-acute Care
Jun 24, 2020
Public
Fact Sheet: Making Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent: Legislation or Regulation?
Jun 15, 2020
Public
Fact Sheet: The COVID-19 Workers First Protection Act of 2020
May 19, 2020
Public
Fact Sheet: Forgiveness of Accelerated Payments for All Hospitals
May 6, 2020
Public
Fact Sheet: Support Health Care Heroes
May 6, 2020
More Fact Sheets

Upcoming Events

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Leadership Rounds with Dr. Mindy Estes and Rachelle Schultz August 27
Webinar
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 14:30
AHA Virtual Conference - Navigating a New Reality – Health Care Leaders Confront the Future
Webinar
Monday, September 14, 2020 - 10:00

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