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HRSA Hosts Webinars April 29 and April 30 on COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) today, April 29, and tomorrow, April 30, will host webinars for health care providers on the agency’s COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal.
AHA, businesses and insurance providers send letter to Congress to keep Americans covered during the COVID-19 pandemic
A coalition led by the American Hospital Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), and comprising nearly 30 other organizations, sent a letter to Congress urging swift action to protect Americans’ health care coverage in its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
AHA Expresses Concern with HHS’ Distribution of Emergency Funds
AHA expresses concern with the distribution of the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, which has left many hospitals and health systems on the front lines with limited resources to serve their communities.
CMS Urged to Extend CJR on Voluntary Basis, Hold Hospitals Harmless In 2020
AHA supports extending the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model for an additional three years, but only on a voluntary basis, the association told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
HHS Launches COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal
Health care providers are eligible for reimbursement from the federal government for COVID-19 testing, treatment and related services provided to the uninsured. Starting today, April 27, providers, including hospitals and health systems, can register to participate with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
CMS Reevaluates Accelerated Payment Program and Suspends Advance Payment Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 26
Fact Sheet: Financial Challenges Facing Hospitals and Health Systems as a Result of COVID-19
As hospitals rise to meet the challenges of COVID-19 head on, the virus and its effect on the nation have created historic financial pressures for America’s hospitals and health systems. Hospitals have canceled non-emergency procedures, and many Americans are postponing care as they shelter in place to stop the spread of the virus.
AHA Special Bulletin on CMS FAQs on Legislations’ COVID-19 Medicaid/CHIP Provisions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 13 issued guidance implementing legislative provisions specific to enhanced federal funding for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, as well as a new state Medicaid option to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing and services for the uninsured, as authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Senate Approves COVID-19 Relief Package That Would Add Funding for Hospitals and Small Business Loan Program
The Senate this afternoon approved by voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package – which includes an additional $75 billion
Coronavirus Update: CMS Releases Guidance Implementing CARES Act Provisions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday released