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COVID-19 Pathways to Recovery

The compendium includes questions and checklists for hospitals and health systems to use in working toward a safe, orderly return to providing comprehensive health care services to their communities.

Special Bulletin: National Ad Campaign Highlights Hospitals Are Always There, Ready to Care

The AHA this weekend will launch an ad on national network and cable TV letting the public know that even as we continue to fight COVID-19, hospitals and health systems are still here to care for them in every way, every day. As many Americans have delayed care during this public health crisis, the ad emphasizes to the public that hospitals and health systems are ready and able to serve their communities, just as they always have done and will continue to do.

June 9 is ‘What Matters to You?’ Day, part of age-friendly care

Each June “What Matters to You?” Day aims to encourage meaningful conversations between people who provide and receive health and social care.

IRS rule address tax treatment of certain medical arrangements

The Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations addressing the treatment of direct primary care arrangements, health care sharing ministry memberships and certain government-sponsored health care programs under section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code.

FDA issues guidance on drug sample delivery requirements during pandemic

The Food and Drug Administration does not intend to object to a manufacturer or authorized distributor delivering prescription drug samples directly to licensed practitioners or their patients at their homes during the COVID-19 emergency when requested by the practitioner in accordance with requirements, according to guidance released.

CMS encourages reopening of health care facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a guide for patients considering in-person, non-emergency treatment as the country continues to reopen and COVID-19 cases decline.

HHS requests additional data to help determine distribution of some CARES Act funds

The Department of Health and Human Services announced in an email that it is planning an additional distribution of funds to hospitals that have been particularly affected by the increased burden of caring for those with COVID-19.

HHS announces distribution of funds to hospitals serving high numbers of Medicaid and uninsured patients

The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will distribute $10 billion from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of Medicaid patients or provide large amounts of uncompensated care. 

Letter to Seema Verma on Skilled Nursing Facilities PPS Rule for FY 2021

This letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma details AHA’s comments on the proposed FY 2021 prospective payment system for skilled nursing facilities.

HHS Announces Distribution of Funds to Hospitals Serving High Numbers of Medicaid and Uninsured Patients

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it will distribute $10 billion from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of Medicaid patients or provide large amounts of uncompensated care.