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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
FDA Limits Use of Certain Monoclonal Antibodies Due to the Omicron Variant
(1/24/22)
Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2
(1/21/22)
HHS Updates COVID-19 Reporting Guidance for Hospitals
(1/6/22)
Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Testing Supply Distribution Program
(1/5/22)
December
CMS Guidance on Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate
(12/28/21)
OSHA Withdraws Healthcare COVID-19 ETS
(12/27/21)
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
(12/27/21)
President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans and Help Communities and Hospitals Battle Omicron
(12/21/21)
CDC Endorses ACIP’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
(12/16/21)
FDA Expands Authorization of Two Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment and Post-Exposure Prevention of COVID-19 to Younger Pediatric Patients, Including Newborns
(12/3/21)
November
FEMA Public Assistance Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Administration to Children
(11/3/21)
CMS Issues Rule on Healthcare Worker Vaccination Requirements
(11/4/21)
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
AHA Special Bulletin on HRSA Opening Application Process for Additional Distributions of COVID-19 Relief Funds
(9/29/21)
CDC Alert re COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People
(9/29/21)
Update on PRF and Rural ARP Funds
(9/10/21)
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
COVID-19 Legislative Priorities
(2/22/21)
Federal Position Paper: Extending Telehealth Flexibilities in the Medicare Program
(2/22/21)
FEMA: Expedited Funding for COVID-19
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Support Hospital Priorities in Next COVID Legislation
(2/4/21)
IHA Letter to Congressional Delegation Urging Support for COVID-19 Legislative Priorities
(2/4/21)
Updated PRF FAQs
(2/2/21)
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
Q3 2020 Quality Data Reporting Deadline Extension
(12/17/20)
Upcoming Deadlines: Medicare Quality Program Reporting and Reweighting Extensions
(12/10/20)
HHS Amends PREP Act Declaration to Expand Liability Protections & Access to COVID-19 Countermeasures via Telehealth
(12/3/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Advance Hospital Priorities in Lame Duck Session
(12/1/20)
IHA Federal COVID-19 Legislative Priorities
(12/1/20)
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
IHA Memo: Update: New Details on PRF Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 13
(8/27/20)
IHA Memo: Update: New Details on PRF Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 28
(8/12/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Include Hospital Priorities in the Next COVID-19 Legislation
(8/5/20)
Federal COVID-19 Legislative Priorities
(8/5/20)
PRF Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 28 for Certain Providers
(8/4/20)
July
HHS Releases Details on Provider Relief Fund Reporting
(7/22/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Include Hospital Priorities in Next COVID-19 Legislation
(7/14/20)
IHA Letter to Congressional Delegation on COVID-19 Legislative Priorities
(7/14/20)
IHA Legislative Priorities for Next COVID-19 Legislation
(7/14/20)
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
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
COVID-19 Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
CMS: New Waivers and Regulatory Changes
(3/31/20)
Letter to Illinois Hospitals from Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
(3/27/20)
CARES Act (H.R. 748) – Overview of Hospital Provisions
(3/26/20)
Possible FEMA Funding Available for COVID-19 Expenses
(3/23/20)
2020 COCA Calls/Webinars Information, Summaries, & Slide Sets
(3/23/20)
IHA Letter to Illinois Congressional Delegation
(3/20/20)
COVID-19 Medicare Telehealth Coverage Expansion Authorities
(3/19/20)
IHA Alert: Urge Congress to Support Assistance for Hospitals re: COVID-19
(3/18/20)
CMS and IRS Release New Information on COVID-19
(3/12/20)