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More Support Needed to Help Hospitals and Health Systems Weather Third COVID-19 Wave
As the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted and again surged across the country, infecting more than 10 million people and resulting in nearly a quarter million deaths, America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face historic challenges. Since the start of the pandemic, hospitals and health systems have faced unprecedented financial pressures resulting from: the astronomical costs of preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients, months of essential hospital revenue being erased due to the combination of a forced shutdown and slowdown of regular operations for non-emergent care; and treating a growing number of uninsured patients.
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Pandemic Results in Bankruptcies or Closures for Some Hospitals
As the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted and again surged across the country, infecting more than 10 million people and resulting in over a quarter million deaths, America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face historic challenges. Since the start of the pandemic, hospitals and health systems have faced unprecedented financial pressures resulting from: the astronomical costs of preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients, months of essential hospital revenue being erased due to the combination of a forced shutdown and slowdown of regular operations for non-emergent care; and treating a growing number of uninsured patients.
Fact Sheet: Financial Challenges Facing Hospitals and Health Systems as a Result of COVID-19
As hospitals rise to meet the challenges of COVID-19 head on, the virus and its effect on the nation have created historic financial pressures for America’s hospitals and health systems. Hospitals have canceled non-emergency procedures, and many Americans are postponing care as they shelter in place to stop the spread of the virus.
Stay Healthy: Don’t delay care
As the U.S. continues its COVID-19 fight, the need for safe medical care unrelated to the pandemic is more important than ever.
The Snapshot
The Snapshot is the American Hospital Association’s look at America’s hospitals’ capacity to provide care during COVID-19. America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face historic challenges, including unprecedented financial pressures. It is vitally important that hospitals and health systems receive further support and resources to ensure that they can continue to deliver critical care for patients and communities.
COVID-19 Relief Reconciliation Advocacy
Congress is discussing another COVID-19 relief package, one that would use its reconciliation process to approve legislation that could spur the nation’s health and economic recoveries from the ongoing pandemic. The following resources will aid AHA members’ efforts to advocate on behalf of hospitals and health systems.