Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, the American Hospital Association has worked closely with the CDC, and other federal, state and local partners to respond to this challenge and to make sure hospitals and health systems have the most up-to-date information.

As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, hospitals and health systems know our patients and communities are increasingly concerned whether and how the virus is spreading in communities. Hospitals and health systems are:

Identifying, isolating and informing local public health officials about new cases of patients known or suspected of having the virus.
Following CDC recommendations on how to best use and preserve existing supplies of personal protective equipment due to concerns about limited supplies.
Protecting health care workers on the front lines, ensuring they have the personal protective equipment, training and support they need to provide care to patients.

The following tools include resources and developments related to COVID-19.

Protecting Health Care Workers

Coronavirus COVID-19 Coverage Reimbursement stock. A calculator, a medical billing statement, a health insurance claim form, and a stethoscope.

Coverage and Reimbursement

Coronavirus COVID-19 Supplies and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) stock. A mother and her son and daughter washing their hands.

Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment

Coronavirus COVID-19 CDC Guidance stock. Two lab workers test samples.

CDC, FDA and CMS Guidance

Coronavirus COVID-19 Information for Patients and Communities stock. Two clinicians reviewing a patient chart.

Caring for Patients and Communities

Coronavirus COVID-19 AHA Member Resources stock. Members sitting around a table talking to each other.

Organizational Preparedness & Capacity Planning

Telehealth and Virtual Care

AHA CEO and President Rick Pollack's appearance on MSNBC on March 27, 2020

AHA CEO and President Rick Pollack's appearance on CNN on March 25, 2020

Funding for hospitals and health care centers in the $2 trillion stimulus package is an “important first step…but it’s not going to be enough in the long run,” American Hospital Association CEO Richard Pollack tells @brikeilarCNN.

AHA CEO and President Rick Pollack's appearance on Fox News Fox & Friends on March 25, 2020

Rick Pollack, CEO of the American Hospital Association, calls COVID-19 a 'crisis of unprecedented proportion.'

AHA CEO and President Rick Pollack's appearance on CBS Face the Nation on Sunday, March 22, 2020

Rick Pollack's appearance begins at the 30:22 mark of the program.

Greater New York Hospital Association

The AHA commends the health care leaders in this country risking their lives on the frontlines every day to help prevent the spread of #COVID19. We see you and we thank you for all that you do to protect patients and communities #HealthcareHeroes.

Positive Stories

Stories from the Front Lines

Every day health care professionals across the country and around the world are doing amazing work to combat the coronavirus and care for people – physically and emotionally. Here you’ll find their heartwarming stories. It’s our opportunity to honor, celebrate and thank them for rising up and never giving up to end this pandemic.
#HealthcareHeroes #AlwaysThere