COVID-19 Update Center
Hospitals have a long history of fighting infectious diseases and are putting that practice to work in fighting today’s challenge: COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resources
Governor Ned Lamont's Executive Orders
Governor Ned Lamont Press Releases
Community Spread Of COVID-19 Variants
CT Dept. Of Insurance Approves Free Life Insurance Coverage For Healthcare Workers
Potential Solutions To The COVID-19 Oxygen Shortages
CTIC Warns Of Potential COVID-19 Vaccination Scams
State Unveils Smart Phone Tracing App
World Health Organization (WHO)
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Primer
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Supports Connecticut Hospitals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated People
CDC Releases New Guidance Related To Healthcare Workers
CDC Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) resources
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit For Medical Centers, Clinics, And Clinicians
CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS Updates Guidance On COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Healthcare Workers
CMS COVID-19 FAQs On Medicare FFS Billing
CMS Releases Additional Waivers For Hospitals And Other Facilities
CMS Outreach & Education Resources For Partners During The Pandemic
CMS Extends 2019 Occupational Mix Survey
CMS COVID-19 Infection Control Survey Tool For Acute And Continuing Care Facilities
CMS Programs & Payment for Care in Hospital Alternate Care Sites
Information on the Acute Hospital Care at Home program can be found here. Information on the clarifications related to ambulatory surgical center can be found here and FAQs documents can be found here and here.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
DPH Announces “Test to Treat” Initiative
Connecticut DPH Temporarily Suspends Requirements For Licensed Healthcare Professionals From Other States
Updated School Guidance Released By DPH And SDE
DPH Announces Changes To SARS-CoV-2 Test Reporting Requirements
CT Department of Public Health Vaccine Provider Communications
State Color-Coded Map Of High Spread Communities
DPH Notifies Hospitals Of Available Funds
Department of Social Services (DSS)
DSS Provider Bulletin-COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling-Only for Pediatric Members
DSS Provider Bulletin- Reinstatement Of Copayments For Medical Services Rendered To HUSKY B Members
DSS Updated COVID-19 Information and FAQs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Other Federal Resources
White House Town Hall For Vaccine Providers
FDA Recommends Using Only NIOSH-Approved Respirators
U.S. State Department Travel Guidance
ASPR TRACIE Express: COVID-19 Resources-April Update
FEMA Provides Information On COVID-19 Related Burial Assistance
CMMI Issues Summary Of COVID-19 Related Adjustments For Alternative Payment Models
HHS Makes 6th Amendment To PREP Act
FDA Authorizes At Home Molecular Test Kit
Updated Guidance From The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Physical Security Considerations for the Healthcare Industry During COVID-19 Response
ASPR TRACIE Releases Indexed Resource Document
FDA Issues Alert On Faulty Test Results
ASPR TRACIE Emergency Preparedness Gateway
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs COVID-19 Resources
HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds
HHS Announces The Release of Additional Funds To Hospitals
More information can be found here and here.
American Hospital Association
AHA, AMA, ANA Joint Letter To Healthcare Professionals On COVID-19 Vaccine
AHA Launches HealthEquip Smart Phone App
AHA Provides Resource To Access PPE
AHA Seeks Delay In Repayments / Continued Suspension Of Medical Reviews
The letters can be found here and here.
Media Coverage
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 2
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 3
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 4
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 5
Contact CHA
For additional questions related to COVID-19, please contact:
- Brian Cournoyer, Director Government Relations
(203) 294-7295 or Cournoyer@chime.org - Paul Kidwell, Senior Vice President, Policy
(203) 294-7247 or Kidwell@chime.org
Phone Resources
Click here for phone numbers established by hospitals answer any questions you may have about COVID-19.
Hospital COVID-19 Resources
Click here for important information about visitor restriction policies, screening, etc. for Connecticut’s hospitals.
Donations
Click here for links to organizations accepting donations to help families and hospitals.
Additional Resources
Click here for links to state, federal, and national websites such as CMS and the CDC.