Previous Federal COVID-19 Updates

April

FEMA Advisory: Guidance on COVID-19 Requests for Public Assistance (4/1/22)

March

FDA Limits Use of of COVID-19 Treatment Sotrovimab in Illinois (3/30/22)
CDC: Masking Remains Required on Public Transportation (3/10/22)
CDC Updates COVID-19 Community Levels (3/3/22)
White House Updates National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (3/2/22)
House Hearing: “Lessons from the Frontline: COVID-19’s Impact on American Health Care” (3/2/22)

February

CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 Transcript (2/25/22)
CDC Know Your COVID-19 Community Level Tool (2/25/22)
COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities and Older Adults (2/24/22)
President Biden Renews National Emergency Designation (2/18/22)
Effectiveness of Face Mask or Respirator Use in Indoor Public Settings (2/11/22)
COVID-19 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Tests & Medicare Frequently Asked Questions (2/3/22)
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel (2/2/22)

January

December

November

October

NETEC Recorded Webinar: Pediatric Surge Responses and Crisis Standards of Care (10/15/21)
HRSA Extends Phase 4/ARP Rural Application Deadline (10/26/21)

September

August

CDC Alert: Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness (8/26/21)
FEMA Medical Staffing Requests Advisory (8/18/21)
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine (8/23/21)
Statement from HHS Public Health & Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots (8/18/21)

July

PRF Reporting Portal Update and July 8 Technical Assistance Webinar (7/1/21)

June

PRF Reporting Portal Data Entry Workbook (6/30/21)
PRF Reporting Portal User Guide (6/30/21)
HHS Updates PRF Spending and Reporting Deadlines (6/11/21)
OSHA Issues Rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety (6/11/21)

May

IHA Letter to HHS on PRF Deadline and Additional Distributions (5/4/21)

March

An Option for COVID-19 Positive Patients: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment (3/26/21)
IHA Letter to HHS on the Provider Relief Fund (3/12/21)
IHA Letter to HHS Urges Delay of Accelerated Loan Repayment (3/12/21)
Summary of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (3/11/21)
IHA Alert: Urge Senate to Include Hospital Priorities in COVID-19 Legislation (3/3/21)
IHA Provider Relief Distribution Summary (3/2/21)
IHA Statement on Virtual Care for Hearing in the Subcommittee on Health of the US House Committee on Energy & Commerce (3/2/21)
Summary of House-passed COVID-19 Relief Bill (3/1/21)

February

January

Biden Administration Anticipates Emergency Declaration will Remain in Effect through 2021 (1/26/21)
Summary of Biden Administration’s National Pandemic Strategy (Jan. 2021)
Action Needed: PRF Reporting Portal Open for Registration (1/15/20)
Federal Legislation Signed Into Law, Includes Rural Hospital Priorities (1/14/21)
Updated 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (1/12/21)
Medicare Cost Report Filing Extension (1/12/21)
IHA Letter to Congressional Delegation: 2021 Hospital and Health System Advocacy Priorities (1/11/21)
Federal Legislation Signed into Law, Includes Numerous IHA Priorities (1/5/21)
Updated PRF FAQs and Single Audit Requirements (1/5/21)

December

November

Nov. 18 Update: PRF Requirements (11/18/20)
Hospital Data Reporting Status Update (11/6/20)
Questions & Answers from Hospital Data Reporting Webinars (Nov. 2020)
IHA Memo: $100 Million FCC Telehealth Funding Opportunity – Dec. 7 Deadline (11/12/20)
Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (November 2020)

October

IHA Memo: Updated FAQs for Provider Relief Fund (10/30/20)
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: Frequently Asked Questions (10/30/20)
IHA Comments on COVID-19 Interim Final Rule on CoPs (10/27/20)
IHA Federal COVID-19 Legislative Priorities (10/2020)
Updated PRF Definition of Lost Revenue for Reporting Purposes (10/22/20)
IHA Memo: New Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement & Medicaid Data (10/19/20)
IHA Memo: Improved Repayment Terms for Accelerated Payments (10/9/20)
Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding Announced; Applications Due Nov. 6 (10/1/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Federal Lawmakers to Contact White House and HHS to Reinstate June Guidance on Use of PRF Funds (10/1/20)
How Telehealth Flexibilities Benefit Patients (Fall 2020)

September

HHS Releases PRF Reporting Guidance (9/21/20)
Provider Relief Distribution Summary (9/10/20)
IHA Memo: Guidance on COVID-19 Funds and Medicare Cost Reporting (9/2/20)

August

July

June

IHA Memo: Attestation Required for All Provider Relief Fund Distributions (6/18/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Include Hospitals in Next COVID-19 Legislation (6/17/20)
IHA Memo: Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements (6/16/20)
Infographic on Hospital Losses Due to COVID-19 (June 2020)
IHA Webinar on COVID-19 Funding Reporting Requirements (6/11/20)
Additional Distributions from Provider Relief Fund (6/9/20)
Federal COVID-19 Legislative Priorities (June 2020)

May

Public Assistance Recipient Quick Guide: COVID-19 Process Overview (May 2020)
Region V PA COVID-19 Resource Reference Guide (May 2020)
IHA Letter to Sec. Azar Urging Additional High-Impact Funds (5/29/20)
June 3 Deadlines for Provider Relief Funds (5/22/20)
IHA Fact Sheet: FEMA Public Assistance Funds (5/15/20)
CMS - Additional Waivers for Hospitals and Other Facilities (5/11/20)
HHS Releases Methodology for High Impact and Rural Payments (5/11/20)
IHA Legislative Priorities for Next COVID-19 Package (5/11/20)
Targeted CARES Funding for Treatment of Uninsured Patients (5/8/20)
AHA Report: Hospitals and Health Systems Face Unprecedented Financial Pressures Due to COVID-19 (May 2020)
Federal Funding Opportunities Resource Document (5/6/20)
Automatic Federal Fiscal Relief Resource Document (5/6/20)
IHA Fact Sheet: Distribution of Tranche One (5/1/20)

April

IHA Summary: CMS – Additional COVID-19 Response Flexibilities for Providers (4/30/20)
CARES Act General Distribution Portal User Guide (4/25/20)
IHA Update: New Expanded Eligibility for PPP Loans (4/24/20)
Data Required to Inform Distribution of Future CARES Act Funds (4/23/20)
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund – Second Wave of Funding (4/22/20)
Additional CMS Blanket Waivers (4/22/20)
New COVID-19 Legislative Package (4/21/20)
Summary of Hospital/Testing Provisions in COVID-19 Legislation (4/21/20)
Summary of Paycheck Protection Program Increase (4/21/20)
IHA Summary: CMS Guidance re: Reopening Facilities/Nursing Home Reporting (4/20/20)
IHA Alert re: Additional Funding for Hospitals/Health Systems (4/16/20)
Federal Guidance on Commercial Payer Coverage of COVID-19 (4/13/20)
Additional CMS Blanket Waivers Aimed at Boosting Healthcare Workforce (4/10/20)
IHA COVID-19 Telehealth Update #2: FCC Releases $200 Million for Grants (4/6/20)

March