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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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 31 released a final rule to better align certain regulatory requirements with the end of the public health emergency (PHE), including rescission of the health care worker vaccine mandate.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) May 8 updated its COVID-19 infection control and prevention guidelines.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 1 published a memorandum directed to state surveyors outlining the regulatory requirements set to be reinstated when the public health emergency (PHE) ends.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this week announced it will streamline hospital COVID-19 reporting requirements shortly after the May 11 conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
The White House announced Jan. 30 it would simultaneously end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) declarations on May 11. Hospitals and health systems have approximately 100 days to prepare for the restoration of waived requirements and other changes in policy and practice.
Hospital and health system leaders can register for a Dec. 6 AHA Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon ET. Attendees also can participate in a networking event on Monday evening, Dec. 5.
This document outlines changes to CMS’ guidance on the vaccination of health care providers against COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday, Sept. 23 released updates to certain COVID-19 guidance pertaining to health care providers.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will assume responsibility for the collection of hospital COVID-19 data, beginning in mid-December 2022.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released updated guidance for compliance with the agency’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for health care staff.
The Senate last night passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that would fund the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year.
The House of Representatives last night passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that would fund the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year. The legislation also includes provisions beneficial to hospitals and health systems.
The House Appropriations Committee announced an agreement on omnibus appropriations legislation funding the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced a major adjustment of its federal masking guidance pertaining to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including changes to the metrics that communities are urged to use when determining whether to require face coverings in indoor settings.
The AHA and Musicians On Call are collaborating on a digital campaign to thank front-line caregivers around Valentine’s Day through digital promotions, social media and surprise virtual performances by celebrity artists.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today updated its guidance to hospitals on the reporting of COVID-19-related data.