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

Learn about the latest COVID-19 updates from the American Hospital Association, which are included on this page: news, advisories, letters, special bulletins, press releases, fact sheets, upcoming events, and stories from health workers on the front lines.

AHA News

FDA panel recommends EUA for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Feb 26, 2021
SAMHSA webinar March 3 on behavioral health impact of distance learning
Feb 26, 2021
Study: COVID-19 ventilation rate falls for seniors in Israel after vaccination campaign
Feb 26, 2021
FAHA compiles one-stop shop to help meet hospitals’ COVID-19 vaccine communication needs
Feb 26, 2021
FDA allows more flexible storage option for Pfizer vaccine
Feb 26, 2021
Perspective: Voices from the Front Lines Make the Case for COVID-19 Relief
Feb 26, 2021
Biden continues national emergency declaration for COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 25, 2021
Senate urged to include provider relief funding in reconciliation package
Feb 25, 2021
FDA minority health videos explain COVID-19 vaccine safety
Feb 24, 2021
AHA receives CDC grants to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence, prevent infection
Feb 24, 2021
More News

Advisories

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Research and Message Strategies for Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Feb 1, 2021
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AHA Releases Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Hospitals and Health Systems
Dec 29, 2020
Regulatory Advisory: Detailed Summary of Recent CMS Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
Nov 10, 2020
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Summary of Federal Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and How You Can Prepare
Sep 23, 2020
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Home Health PPS Proposed CY 2021 Rule
Jul 24, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: New Sites for N95 Decontamination and Reuse Processing
Apr 22, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: CMS to Host Three Calls for Providers this Week on COVID-19
Apr 21, 2020
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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
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Coronavirus Update: CMS Releases Additional Waivers for COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020
More Advisories

Letters

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AHA, Other Health Organizations Urge Senate to Include Provider Relief Funding In Reconciliation Package
Feb 25, 2021
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AHA Comments on COVID-19 Hospital Data Reporting
Feb 22, 2021
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AHA Expresses Support for Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act
Feb 19, 2021
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AHA to MedPAC Re: Evidence-Based Approach to Post-Pandemic Telehealth Policies
Feb 11, 2021
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AHA Expresses a Commitment to Help End the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 29, 2021
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AHA to BCBS Urging Health Plans to Help Hospitals Maximize Health Care Capacity
Jan 28, 2021
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AHA Urges Biden to Provide Strong Federal Leadership on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration
Jan 14, 2021
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AHA Urges HHS to Exercise Enforcement Discretion with Respect to the Hospital Price Transparency Rule
Jan 7, 2021
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AHA COVID-19 Vaccine Comment Letter
Dec 29, 2020
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AHA Urges CMS to Remove Regulatory Barriers to Help Better Patient Care
Dec 23, 2020
More Letters

Press Releases

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AHA Receives CDC Grants Totaling $6 Million to Support Vaccine Confidence, Infection Control Expertise
Feb 24, 2021
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Persistent Financial Pressure on Hospitals & Health Systems Could Threaten Patient Access to Care
Feb 24, 2021
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AHA, AMA, ANA Urge Continued Vigilance to Combat Pandemic as U.S. Surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths
Feb 22, 2021
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AHA, AMA & ANA Release Public Service Announcement Urging the American Public to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Feb 4, 2021
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AHA Statement on COVID-19 Relief Package from Group of 10 Republican Senators
Feb 1, 2021
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AHA Statement on President Biden’s Executive Orders
Jan 21, 2021
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AHA Statement on President-elect Biden’s COVID Relief Plan
Jan 15, 2021
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Healthcare groups release proceedings of summit exploring drug safety, supply chain security
Dec 22, 2020
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AHA Statement on COVID Relief Package and Government Funding Bill
Dec 21, 2020
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AHA, AMA and ANA Urge Health Care Professionals to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Dec 15, 2020
More Press Releases

Special Bulletins

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Summary of FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Johnson & Johnson-Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Feb 28, 2021
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House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Reconciliation Bill with Provisions Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems
Feb 27, 2021
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Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care Launches New Ad Campaign Urging Congress to Provide Critical COVID-19 Relief
Feb 23, 2021
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Last Chance to Register for AHA All-Member Advocacy Live Event on Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. ET
Feb 22, 2021
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As Congress Begins Process of Using Reconciliation to Pass COVID-19 Relief Legislation, Here’s What you Need to Know
Feb 5, 2021
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Andy Slavitt, Senior Advisor to the White House COVID-19 Response Team, is Featured Speaker on Feb. 5 AHA Call
Feb 1, 2021
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President Takes Executive Actions Aimed at Expanding Health Care Coverage
Jan 28, 2021
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President Takes Executive Actions Aimed at Containing COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 21, 2021
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CMS Releases Updated Guidance for Surveys During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Jan 20, 2021
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HHS Delays Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline and Revises Reporting Requirements
Jan 15, 2021
More Special Bulletins

Stories from the Front Lines

CEO’s Daily COVID-19 Updates Keep a Rural Community Informed
Jan 13, 2021
Powerful Images Spotlight the Sacrifices of Health Care Heroes During COVID-19
Dec 9, 2020
COVID-19 Refocuses Hospital’s Priorities for Community and Staff
Dec 9, 2020
Deploying Telehealth to Combat COVID-19 at the Front Lines of Rural Health Care
Nov 18, 2020
25 Acting as One to Tackle Health Disparities Across Rural Louisiana
Nov 18, 2020
Launched During COVID-19, Behavioral Health Bridge Offers Online Mental Health Resources
Nov 11, 2020
Geriatric Buddy Program Eases Social Isolation During COVID-19
Nov 11, 2020
'Kansas Loves Healthcare' Honors Front-line Workers
Nov 4, 2020
Keeping Communities Informed During COVID-19
Oct 20, 2020
Regional Hospital Prepares for a Second COVID-19 Surge
Oct 20, 2020
More Stories from the Front Lines

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: More Funding Needed for the Provider Relief Fund
Feb 8, 2021
Fact Sheet: OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Proposals
Nov 9, 2020
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Pandemic Results in Bankruptcies or Closures for Some Hospitals
Nov 9, 2020
More Support Needed to Help Hospitals and Health Systems Weather Third COVID-19 Wave
Nov 9, 2020
Forgiveness of Accelerated Payments for All Hospitals
Nov 9, 2020
More Fact Sheets

Upcoming Events

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Navigating Through COVID-19: Merging a Comprehensive Digital Health Strategy 
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Related Resources

Special Bulletin
Summary of FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Johnson & Johnson-Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Public
A summary of important information for providers on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Special Bulletin
House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Reconciliation Bill with Provisions Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems
Public
The House of Representatives early this morning voted 219-212 to approve a modified version of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide…
Letter/Comment
AHA, Other Health Organizations Urge Senate to Include Provider Relief Funding In Reconciliation Package
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The AHA along with eight other health organizations urge Congress to provide additional funding for health care providers in the current reconciliation package.
Videos
Watch Replay of Feb. 23 AHA Virtual Hill Briefing on COVID-19’s Impact on Communities of Color
During an AHA virtual briefing for lawmakers and staff, leaders from three health systems — One Brooklyn Health System, Grady Health System, and The Hospitals…
Videos
Watch Replay of Feb. 23 AHA Advocacy Event
Member Non-Fed
During a Feb. 23 AHA Advocacy Day briefing, AHA provided hospital and health system leaders with the latest intelligence from Capitol Hill and the information…
Advancing Health Podcast
Physician Leader Shares Lessons from Women’s Leadership Program
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In this AHA Physician Alliance podcast, Janine Adjo, M.D., chair and director of the pediatric residency program at SBH Health System Bronx, shares how she…