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

AHA urges HHS to reinstate June COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements
Sep 25, 2020
Perspective: A Grim Milestone … But Hope for the Future
Sep 25, 2020
Clinical trials to test convalescent plasma in hospital patients expanding
Sep 23, 2020
States in Medicaid community care demonstration eligible for more funding
Sep 23, 2020
CDC awards $200 million to help jurisdictions plan for COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 23, 2020
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine candidate moves forward to phase 3
Sep 23, 2020
House leadership urged to address impending MACRA changes
Sep 22, 2020
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 top 200,000
Sep 22, 2020
Fed updates FAQs for Main Street Lending Program
Sep 21, 2020
Blog: Wall Street Journal Article Doesn’t Give Full Picture on Safety in Hospitals
Sep 21, 2020
More News

Advisories

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Summary of Federal Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and How You Can Prepare
Sep 23, 2020
Member
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
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Coronavirus Update: Technology for the Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Respirators Now Available
Apr 8, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: CMS Clarifies Accelerated/Advanced Payment Programs
Apr 3, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Caring with Limited Resources During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Compilation of Resources for Your Team
Apr 1, 2020
More Advisories

Letters

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AHA Urges HHS to Reinstate June COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
Sep 25, 2020
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House Leadership Urged to Address Impending MACRA Changes
Sep 22, 2020
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AHA Urges HHS to Revise Provider Relief Funds FAQs
Sep 18, 2020
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AHA Comments on NASEM’s Discussion Draft of the Preliminary Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine
Sep 8, 2020
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AHA to CMS Regarding COVID-19 Data Reporting Requirements For Hospitals and Health Systems
Sep 4, 2020
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AHA to President Donald Trump Urging additional Support for Rural Hospitals and Health Systems
Aug 31, 2020
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AHA, Others Urge HHS to Protect 340B Hospitals from Drug Companies Trying to Undermine Program
Aug 27, 2020
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AHA to CMS Re: New COVID-19 Test Documentation Requirement for the DRG Add-On
Aug 26, 2020
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AHA Offers President Trump Recommendations for Promoting and Expanding Patients’ Telehealth Access
Aug 19, 2020
AHA Letter of Support for GET CARE Act
Aug 6, 2020
More Letters

Press Releases

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AHA, AMA, ANA mark Coronavirus Deaths in U.S. as toll tops 200,000
Sep 22, 2020
The Association for the Health Care Environment to Launch COVID-19 Response eLearning Certificate Program for Health Care and Hospitality
Aug 28, 2020
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Statement on CMS Interim Final Rule on data collection and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Aug 25, 2020
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AHA expresses “profound concern” about drug companies’ actions to undermine 340B drug discount program
Aug 21, 2020
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AHA statement on HHS announcement on distribution of additional relief funds for children’s hospitals
Aug 14, 2020
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Four National Organizations Provide Guidance on Maintaining Essential Operations as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Aug 13, 2020
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Drug Safety Summit Examined National Security Implications of Global Drug Manufacturing
Aug 4, 2020
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AHA, AMA and ANA release public service announcement
Jul 31, 2020
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AHA statement on public health emergency extension
Jul 24, 2020
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AHA, AMA and ANA urge congress to include additional $100 billion for emergency relief fund in COVID-19 relief package
Jul 22, 2020
More Press Releases

Special Bulletins

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AHA Urges HHS to Reinstate June COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
Sep 25, 2020
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HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan is Featured Speaker on Sept. 24 AHA COVID-19 Call
Sep 22, 2020
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AHA Launches Webpage, Digital Resources Related to COVID-19 Vaccine
Sep 21, 2020
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HHS Unveils COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
Sep 16, 2020
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CMS Releases Guidance for COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Laboratories and Long-term Care Facilities
Sep 8, 2020
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CMS Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Relief Funds’ Cost Reporting
Sep 1, 2020
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AHA Summary of CMS Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Requirements for Providers
Aug 26, 2020
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AHA Releases New Resources as Part of ‘Wear A Mask’ Initiative Urging the Public to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Aug 19, 2020
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HHS Announces Distribution of Funds to Children’s Hospitals
Aug 14, 2020
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AHA, Others Release Joint Update to COVID-19 Essential Surgery Roadmap
Aug 13, 2020
More Special Bulletins

Stories from the Front Lines

The Pandemic in One Child’s Words: Doctors vs. Villain Viruses
Sep 23, 2020
Coping with Anxiety During COVID-19
Sep 23, 2020
COVID-19 Can’t Stop Love: Couple Says ‘I Do’ in the Hospital
Sep 9, 2020
Front-line ‘Special Forces’ Share Candid Stories in University of Utah Health Podcast Series
Aug 27, 2020
Saint Peter’s University Hospital Addresses Long-term Effects of COVID-19
Aug 19, 2020
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
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
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Fact Sheet: Making Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent: Legislation or Regulation?
Jun 15, 2020
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Fact Sheet: The COVID-19 Workers First Protection Act of 2020
May 19, 2020
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Fact Sheet: Forgiveness of Accelerated Payments for All Hospitals
May 6, 2020
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Fact Sheet: Support Health Care Heroes
May 6, 2020
More Fact Sheets

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Special Bulletin
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Letter/Comment
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