AHA statement on initial emergency funding from CARES Act

Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association

April 10, 2020
 

The AHA is pleased that HHS today released emergency funds to hospitals and health systems from the CARES Act. This initial round of funding will begin to give providers on the front lines of the fight against the virus much-needed support and resources.

America’s hospitals and health systems, and our dedicated caregivers, continue to urge the department to release the remaining CARES Act emergency relief funds in an expedited manner. In particular, additional targeted relief for hospitals in hot spots, children’s hospitals, rural hospitals, hospitals with a high percentage of payments under Medicare Advantage and hospitals caring for high numbers of Medicaid and uninsured patients need immediate relief. In addition, hospitals that received funds today will clearly need additional assistance. This is a life-line to many front line providers and will help ensure that we can continue to deliver the care that our patients and communities are depending on. 

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Contact:        Colin Milligan, (202) 638-549, cmilligan@aha.org
                      Marie Johnson, (202) 626-2351, mjohnson@aha.org