The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today
COVID-19 Special Bulletins
Below are links to AHA special bulletins developed in response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For all coronavirus resources and news updates, visit our COVID-19 page.
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House Democrats last night unveiled a new version of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act – a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The House voted on the original HEROES Act in May, which included a number of provisions that would directly affect health care providers. A vote has not yet been scheduled in the House, but could come this week. The Senate is not expected to take action.
The AHA today urged the Department of Health and Human Services to reinstate the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements outlined in its June 19 frequently asked question that defined both expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19.
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AHA is launching a COVID-19 vaccine resource hub to support hospitals and health systems.
The Department of Health and Human Services today released its strategy for the public distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued new surveyor guidance for COVID-19 laboratory test result reporting for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratories.
As urged by the AHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance stating that COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments and Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness funds should not be recorded as offsets to expenses on the Medicare cost report.
As part of AHA’s Wear A Mask initiative, the association is developing new content, collaborating to share resources for the field and amplifying key public health messages.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it will distribute $1.4 billion in funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to almost 80 children’s hospitals.
This AHA Special Bulletin provides a list of principles and considerations to guide physicians, nurses, and hospitals and health systems for providing essential care during the ongoing public health emergency.
This AHA Special Bulletin provides details on the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that it has expanded the providers eligible for its Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund “General Distribution.”
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday updated its guidance and frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the agency’s request for daily COVID-19-related hospital data reporting. The most notable changes are detailed below, and the updated guidance is effective immediately.
Senate Republicans this afternoon released a series of bills aimed at addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The bills represent Senate Republicans’ offer on the next COVID-19 relief package.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week shared additional information on reporting requirements for recipients of provider relief funds authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it will distribute a second round of funding from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to hospitals that have been highly impacted by COVID-19. Payments totaling $10 billion will go out to over 1,000 hospitals as early as July 20.