Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Special Communications

Below are links to AHA resources developed in response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For all coronavirus resources and news updates, visit our COVID-19 page.

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Please join AHA Board Chair Melinda Estes, M.D., for the eleventh in a series of Leadership Rounds — short conversations on a range of key issues Dr. Estes will have with hospital and health system leaders from across the country. Dr. Estes was joined by Rodney F. Hochman, M.D., President and CEO, Providence St. Joseph Health and Chair Elect Designate of the AHA, to discuss how hospitals can move from relief, recovery, and rebuilding to reimagining and innovation.
In this conversation, Nancy Foster, Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety Policy, talks with Sonia Perez, Chief Operating Officer, UnidosUS, and Clint Odom, Senior Vice President, Policy &a
As a physician, nurse, respiratory therapist, environmental services or food services worker or other health care professional, your example is one of the strongest health resources we have. When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, please consider sharing your story to help others understand the importance of getting vaccinated.
Special Bulletin The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) to P
In a compelling video interview, four front-line health care professionals with Mayo Clinic shared their experiences caring for COVID-19 patients.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it has begun distributing $24.5 billion in “Phase 3” funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to eligible hospitals, as well as other providers. This amount is an increase from the $20 billion the Department had originally intended to distribute.
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives yesterday released legislative text for both the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020, a $748 billion COVID-19 relief package that boosts funding for health care providers, vaccines and testing, and the Bipartisan State and Local Support and Small Business Protections Act that provides $160 billion in state and local aid, as well as certain liability protections for employers, which extend to health care providers in some instances.
The Food and Drug Administration late last night granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer, Inc.
The Food and Drug Administration today granted an emergency use authorization to Pfizer, Inc.
AHA statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
In this educational webinar, convergent TV experts will share new techniques in reaching health care audiences precisely and cost-effectively.  Dive into behavioral and multi-screen media consumption data to maximize reach and increase return on a tight budget. Presenters will share examples of how marketers have saved upwards of 30% and achieved desired outcomes despite a challenging environment. 
The AHA expresses support for the bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R.
The AHA expresses support for the bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 4349), legislation that aims to reduce and prevent burnout, behavioral disorders and suicide among health care professionals.