Texas hospitals were on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. While the federal public health emergency is behind us, hospitals remain at the forefront of protecting Texas communities and maintaining public health as the state moves into a post-pandemic world. Texas hospitals are encouraged to use the resources and guidance below to inform treatment of COVID-19, as well as in response to any future resurgences of the disease.
The Texas Hospital Association is a proud voice for Texas hospitals and safe, high-quality health care for all Texans. We thank our members for working day and night to overcome this pandemic and protect Texans.
COVID-19 Impact Report
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The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Texas Hospitals
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COVID-19 in Texas Hospitals: Three Years Later
Resources for Hospitals
PPE and Supplies
- Free Testing Supplies for Rural Health Clinics (1/5/22) | HRSA
- Saline Supplies Available for STAR (4/22/21) | Baxter
- FDA Recommends Transitioning Away from Decontaminated Disposable Respirators (4/9/21) | AHA
- Request Form for Free Masks (3/1/21) | ASPR
- Warning Letter on Battelle Respirator Decontamination System (10/7/20) | FDA
- Warning: Do Not use Motion PPE Gowns (8/28/20) | FDA
- Request Available Masks from State (8/27/20) | TDEM
- Authorized Ventilators, Vent Tubing Connectors & Accessories (6/8/20) | FDA
- Reissued Respirator EUAs for Decontamination for Reuse (6/8/20) | AHA
- Guidance on Non-Invasive Monitoring Devices (6/5/20) | FDA
- EUA Related to Insufficient Supplies of Gowns, Other Apparel (5/22/20) | FDA
- EUA for Ascom Remote Call System (5/11/20) | FDA
- Warning on Filtering Facepiece Respirators (5/7/20) | FDA
- Policy to Prevent Medical Device Shortages (5/6/20) | FDA
- PPE for Medicare, Medicaid Nursing Homes (4/30/20) | FEMA
- Reissued EUA on Non-Surgical Face Masks & FAQs (4/24/20) | FDA
- Prefense Hand Sanitizer Warning (4/24/20) | FDA
- Enforcement Policy for Fetal & Maternal Monitoring Devices (4/24/20) | FDA
- Reusable Elastomeric Respirators Guidance (4/24/20) | CDC
- New Sites for N95 Decontamination and Reuse Processing (4/22/20) | AHA
- Warning on Copper Touch Products (4/21/20) | FDA
- EUA for Stryker STERIZONE VP4 N95 Respirator Decontamination Cycle (4/14/20) | FDA
- PPE Donation Match Program Announcement (4/13/20) | AHA
- PPE Donation Match Program (4/13/20) | HealthEquip
- FAQs on HealthEquip/PPE Match (4/12/20) | HealthEquip
- EUA for N95 Decontamination (4/12/20) | FDA
- EUA for Low Temperature Sterilizers for N95s (4/9/20) | CDC
- Gov. Abbott PPE Update (4/6/20) | OOG
- Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection (4/3/20) | OSHA
- STAR Guidance & Instructions (4/3/20) | DSHS/TDEM
- How to Submit a State of Texas Assistance Request (3/31/20) | THA
- Guidance for Obtaining, Requesting PPE (3/31/20) | DSHS
- EUA for Battelle Decontamination System (3/29/20) | FDA
- Enforcement Policy for Gowns, Other Apparel & Gloves (3/29/20) | FDA
- Imported, Non-NIOSH-Approved Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators (3/28/20) | FDA
- NIOSH-Approved Air Purifying Respirators for Health Care Settings (3/28/20) | FDA
- Policy for Ventilators, Other Respiratory Devices (3/22/20) | FDA
- Contact Specific RACs to Request PPE (3/19/20) | TDSHS
- General RAC Information | TDSHS
- OSHA Guidance for Repirator Fit-Testing (3/14/20) | OSHA
- Healthcare Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (3/12/20) | CDC
- Recommended Guidance for Extended Use and Limited Reuse of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Healthcare Settings (3/12/20) | CDC
- CDC Infection Control Guidance for COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals (3/10/20) | CDC
- Guidance for Using Certain Industrial Respirators by Health Care Personnel (3/10/20) | CMS
- CDC Guidance on Exposed Health Care Workers (3/7/20) | CDC
- Increasing Respirator Access for Health Care Workers (3/4/20) | FDA
- Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators (2/29/20) | CDC
- STAR Users Guide (January 2020) | SOC
Testing and Evaluation
- Current Procedural Terminology Codes for Administering COVID-19 Vaccines (9/3/2021) | AMA
- Combat COVID Website (9/8/21) | HHS
- DSHS Hospital Vaccination Data Letter (9/3/21) | DSHS
- TEA COVID-19 Testing Reminder (9/2/21) | TEA
- New Disease Forecasting Center (8/18/21) | CDC
- False Positives With Roche SARS-CoV-2/Flu Test (3/12/21) | FDA
- EUA for QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test (3/1/21) | FDA
- Warning: Risk for False Positive Antigen Results (11/3/20) | FDA
- Bulletin: Report Fraud Regarding COVID-19 Test Prices (11/2/20) | TDI
- Non-CLIA-Certified Labs to Stop COVID-19 Testing (10/9/20) | CMS
- New COVID-19 CPT Codes, Guidance (10/6/20) | AMA
- Announcement of Abbott BinaxNOW Tests (9/28/20) | HHS
- Updated Testing Guidance (9/18/20) | CDC
- Announcement of New Rapid Result Testing Push (9/2/20) | NIH
- COVID-19 Testing Capacity Survey (8/27/20) | THA
- New EUA for Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough Rapid Antigen Test (8/26/20) | FDA
- Guidance for Testing Asymptomatic People (8/24/20) | CDC
- Updated Guidance for Pooled Testing (8/1/20) | CDC
- Expanded Production of Custom Sample Collection, Processing Consumables (7/26/20) | HHS
- EUA for Xiamen Biotime Biotech Serology Test (7/24/20) | FDA
- EUA for Access Bio Serology Test (7/24/20) | FDA
- EUA for Diagnostic Test for Asymptomatic People (7/24/20) | FDA
- Lessons from Mass Testing of COVID-19 in LTCFs (7/20/20)
- Enforcement Policy for Viral Transport Media (7/20/20) | FDA
- FAQs on Viral Transport Media (7/20/20) | FDA
- EUA for Pooled Samples for Testing (7/18/20) | FDA
- State Guidance on Hospital Reporting Changes (7/14/20) | DSHS
- EUA for UCSF Clinical Labs at China RNA DETECTR Assay (7/9/20) | FDA
- EUA for BioSewoom’s Real-Q 2019-nCoV Detection Kit (7/9/20) | FDA
- CMS Quality Program Exception Request Form (7/2/20) | CMS
- Report: Serial Lab Testing Among Incarcerated, Detained Individuals (6/29/20) | CDC
- Report Any Issues With COVID-19 Tests (6/22/20) | FDA
- Medicare, MA to Cover Testing for NF Residents (6/19/20) | CMS
- EUA Revoked for Chembio Antibody Test (6/16/20) | FDA
- Consolidated Testing Guidance (6/13/20) | CDC
- Testing in High-Density Critical Infrastructure Workplaces (6/13/20) | CDC
- EUA for Cue COVID-19 Point of Care Test (6/10/20) | FDA
- EUA for Illumina COVIDSeq Test (6/9/20) | FDA
- Report: COVID Infections, Serologic Tests in Navy Service Members (6/9/20) | CDC
- More Hospital Data Needed to Distribute Relief Funds (6/9/20) | AHA
- Guidance for Non-Federal Govt Plans Covering Testing, Services (6/5/20) | CMS
- HHS-Requested Data for Remdesivir Distribution Due June 8 (6/2/20) | AHA
- Lab Alert: Molecular Transport Media & Cyanide Gas (5/30/20) | CDC
- Report: Universal, Serial Lab Tests at Los Angeles SNF (5/29/20) | CDC
- Health Alert: PrimeStore MTM Transport Media Vials Content (5/28/20) | Connecticut DPH
- Health Alert: PrimeStore MTM Transport Media Vials Content (5/28/20) | Connecticut DPH
- Interim Guidance for Antibody Testing (5/22/20) | CDC
- HHS Cancels Data Request to Inform Remdesivir Distribution (5/18/20) | AHA
- EUA for Everlywell COVID-19 Home Test (5/16/20) | FDA
- Price Transparency FAQs Related to COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing (5/14/20) | CMS
- EUA for First Antigen Test – Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA (5/9/20) | FDA
- Stricter Policy for Antibody Tests (5/4/20) | FDA
- Testing Blueprint for Reopening America (4/28/20) | White House
- Texas Health Trace Contact Tracing App (4/28/20) | DSHS
- Contract Tracing FAQs (4/27/20) | DSHS
- Updated Criteria for Evaluating and Testing for COVID-19 (4/27/20) | CDC
- EUA for Abbott Labs Antibody Test (4/26/20) | FDA
- Interactive Testing Site Map (4/24/20) | TDEM/DSHS
- Authorization for At-Home Test (4/21/20) | FDA
- EUA for VITROS Serology Total Antibody Test (4/14/20) | FDA
- EUA for DPP Serology IgM & IgG System (4/14/20) | FDA
- Revised Specimen & Collection Instructions for DSHS Austin Lab (4/6/20) | DSHS
- Rapid Tests for Public Health Labs (4/6/20) | U.S. HHS
- EUA of First Antibody Test (4/1/20) | FDA
- COVID-19 Specimen Collection & Submission Instructions (4/1/20) | DSHS
- Summary of Serologic Tests for SARS-CoV-2 (3/31/20) | NEJM
- Emergency Use of Rapid Response Test (3/27/20) | FDA
- Updated Guidance for Evaluating & Testing PUI (3/24/20) |CDC
- New SOP for Viral Transport Media (3/23/20) | CDC
- Drive-Thru Testing Locations | TDSHS
- FDA Approval of Rapid Tests (3/21/20) | FDA
- FDA FAQs on Diagnostic Testing (3/19/2020) | FDA
- DSHS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing Algorithm (3/13/20) | TDSHS
- TDSHS Testing Information (3/13/20) | TDSHS
- COVID-19 Testing Algorithm | TDSHS
- Criteria to Evaluate Patients Under Investigation of COVID-19 | TDSHS
Reporting
- COVID-19 Hospital Data Reporting Clarifications (1/6/22) | HHS
- Comments on HHSC Proposed Rules on COVID-19 Fund Reporting (9/3/21) | THA
- Updated Hospital Reporting Requirements & FAQs (6/10/21) | HHS
- Vaccine Reporting FAQs (2/3/21) | HHS
- Updated Federal COVID-19 Reporting Guidance, FAQs (1/12/21) | HHS
- Instructions on Reporting Vaccines, Therapeutics in TDEM Portal (1/7/20) | TDEM
- FAQs on Open Records Request for Hospital-Specific Data (12/17/20) | THA
- Open Records Request on Hospital PPE Supplies (12/17/20) | DSHS
- Open Records Request on Hospital Critical Staffing Shortage (12/17/20) | DSHS
- Spreadsheet Template for Requested Hospital Data (12/14/20) | HHSC
- Brief to OAG on Open Records Request (12/14/20) | HHSC
- Notice to Hospitals of Open Records Request (12/14/20) | HHSC
- Hospital-Specific COVID-19 Capacity Data (12/10/20) | HHS
- Updated Hospital Reporting Guidance, FAQs (12/8/20) | HHS
- Summary: HHS Clarifications to PRF Reporting Requirements (11/2/20) | AHA
- Clarifications to Oct. 22 PRF Reporting Requirements (11/2/20) | HHS
- Announcement of PRF Reporting Requirement Change (10/22/20) | HHS
- Reporting Requirements Policy Update (10/22/20) | HHS
- Amended PRF Reporting Requirements Guidance (10/22/20) | HHS
- HHS Revises Provider PRF Reporting Requirements (10/22/20) | AHA
- Presentation Slides: Hospital Data Reporting Status Update (10/20/20) | HHS
- Initial Notification of Reporting Non-Compliance (10/7/20) | CMS
- Hospital Mandatory Reporting Enforcement Workflow (10/6/20) | CMS
- Memo: Requirements, Enforcement of Hospital COVID-19 Reporting (10/6/20) | CMS
- Guidance for Hospital COVID-19 Reporting & FAQs (10/6/20) | CMS
- Summary of CMS Guidance on Data Reporting for Hospitals (10/6/20) | AHA
- Educational Video: ImmTrac2 Disaster Reporting (10/1/20) | DSHS
- Letter Urging HHS to Reinstate June PRF Reporting Requirements (9/25/20) | AHA
- HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements (9/21/20) | AHA
- New Reporting Requirements for Labs, LTCFs (9/8/20) | AHA
- Special Bulletin on Interim Final Rule & Related Requirements (8/26/20) | AHA
- Infographic on CMS Final Rule on Data, Medicare Participation (8/25/20) | AHA
- Special Bulletin on Data Reporting Interim Final Rule (8/25/20) | AHA
- Interim Final Rule on Data Reporting, Medicare Participation (8/25/20) | CMS
- Data System Returning to CDC (8/20/20) | WSJ
- EMResource to Accept Inbound Application Programming Interface (8/17/20) | Juvare
- Special Bulletin: Federal Reporting for Rural Hospitals (8/14/20) | AHA
- Expanding Services, Reporting Guidance for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (8/6/20) | HHSC
- Exemption Request Form for Medicare Quality Reporting (8/3/20) | CMS
- Updated Guidance & FAQs for Federal Daily Data Reporting (8/1/20) | AHA
- Updated Guidance & FAQs on Hospital Reporting (7/29/20) | HHS
- Texas to Count Fatalities by COD on Death Certificate (7/27/20) | DSHS
- Texas to Report Cases, Deaths at State Hospitals, SSLCs, NFs & ALFs (7/27/20) | HHSC
- Crosswalk of Federal & State Reporting Metrics (7/23/20) | HHS
- DSHS State Reporting Certification (7/22/20) | HHS
- Prioritize Certain Data Fields for Daily Federal Reporting (7/14/20) | AHA
- Updated Guidance for Federal Hospital Reporting (7/13/20) | HHS
- HHS Revamps Hospitals’ Daily Federal Reporting Process (7/13/20) | AHA
- Guidance on Additional Requirements for Mandatory Lab Reporting (6/4/20) | HHS
- MIS-C Reporting Process (5/28/20) | DSHS
- MIS Associated With COVID-19 Case Report Form (5/28/20) | CDC
- MIS Associated With COVID-19 Case Report Form Instructions (5/28/20) | DSHS
- DSHS Reminds Hospitals to Report Daily COVID-19 Tests (5/12/20)
- HHS Requests Weekly Data to Inform Remdesivir Distribution (5/11/20) | AHA
- Epi Case Criteria Guide (5/11/20) | DSHS
- NEDSS Data Entry Guidance (5/11/20) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Case Definition, Investigation Prioritization Guidance (5/11/20)
- ASPR Approves DSHS to Report Daily Hospital Capacity, Testing (5/4/20)
- Instructions for Patient Impact & Capacity Reporting to NHSN (4/15/20) | CDC
- Summary of Updated HHS Request for Hospital Data (4/11/20) | AHA
- Updated Request for Daily Hospital Data & FAQs (4/10/20) | HHS
- Review of Hospital Reporting Requirements (4/7/20) | DSHS
- Letter From Vice President on Hospital Reporting (3/29/20) | White House
- How to Use COVID-19 Patient Impact & Hospital Capacity Module (3/29/20) | NHSN
- Instructions for Completing Patient Impact & Hospital Capacity Module (3/29/20) | CDC
- Template for Daily Hospital COVID-19 Reporting (3/29/20)
- Guidance on Reporting Test Results (3/25/20) | TDSHS
- Federal Request for Hospital-Lab Test Results (3/25/20) | AHA
- Evaluating & Reporting PUI (3/4/20) | CDC
- Reporting Patients Under Investigation to Local/State Health Department Form | TDSHS
Drugs
- FDA Expands Use of Treatment for Outpatients With Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 (1/21/22) | FDA
- Oral Antiviral Guidance (1/13/22) | CDC
- COVID-19 Antiviral Development Strategy Announcement (6/17/21) | HHS
- Risks of Compounded Remdesivir (2/4/21) | FDA
- Allocation of Bamlanivimab by State (11/10/20) | ASPR
- Medicare Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Program (11/10/20) | CMS
- EUA Approved for Bamlanivimab (11/9/20) | FDA
- Provider Fact Sheet: EUA of Bamlanivimab (11/9/20) | FDA
- Pre-EUA Playbook – Monoclonal Antibodies (11/2/20) | OWS
- Preparing for Allocation, Distribution of COVID-19 Therapeutic Medications (10/30/20) | AHA
- Remdesivir Available Directly From Distributor (10/1/20) | HHS
- Guidance for Corticosteroids & COVID-19 (9/2/20) | WHO
- Report: Effect of Corticosteroids on COVID-19 Mortality (9/2/20) | JAMA
- Broadened EUA for Remdesivir for All Hospitalized Patients (8/28/20) | FDA
- Report: Effects of Remdesivir vs Standard Care (8/21/20) | JAMA
- Lily Enters Phase 3 Drug Trail for Residents, Staff of LTCFs (8/3/20) Eli Lily
- Immunic’s Selective Oral DHODH-Inhibitor Enters Phase 2 Clinical Trials (7/27/20)
- Preliminary Report: Dexamethasone in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients (7/17/20) | NEJM
- Treatment Guidelines for Corticosteroids (7/17/20) | NIH
- Remdesivir for Commercial Marketplace (7/9/20) | HHS
- Account Questionnaire for Remdesivir (7/9/20)
- FAQs on Remdesivir Pricing & Global Supply (7/7/20) | Gilead
- Gilead to Test Inhaled Remdesivir (6/22/20)
- Dexmethasone Reduces Death in Certain COVID-19 Patients (6/16/20)| RECOVERY
- Remdesivir Drug Interaction May Reduce Trx Effectiveness (6/15/20) | FDA
- EUA Revoked for Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Treatments (6/15/20) | FDA
- Guidance for Distributing Drug Samples During Pandemic (6/8/20) | FDA
- RETRACTED Study: Safety of Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine (6/4/20) | Lancet
- RETRACTED Study: Cardiovascular Disease, Drug Therapy, & Mortality in COVID-19 (6/4/20) | NEJM
- Study: Hydroxychloroquine as Postexposure Prophylaxis (6/3/20) | NEJM
- Study: Remdesivir for 5 or 10 days in Severe COVID-19 Patients (5/27/20) | Gilead
- Multinational Registry Analysis: Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine With, Without Macrolide (5/22/20) | Lancet
- Study: Effectiveness of Remdesivir to Cut Treatment Time (5/22/20) | NEJM
- Remdesivir Distribution to Hospitals (5/12/20) | DSHS
- DSHS Requests More Remdesivir (5/12/20)
- EUA for Remdesivir (5/1/20) | FDA
- Hydroxychloroquine Safety Warning (4/24/20) | FDA
- Study: Limited Benefits of Hydroxychloroquine (4/21/20)
- Temporary Policy: Compounding Certain Drugs By Outsourced Facilities (4/16/20) | FDA
- Study: Compassionate Use of Remdesivir for Patients w/ Severe COVID-19 (4/10/20) | NEJM
- Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine (4/9/20) | NIH
Vaccines
- New Guidance for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Regimen (2/17/22) | CDC
- Updated Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines (2/11/22) | CDC
- HRSA Provides $66.5 Million for Community Vaccination Efforts (2/1/22) | HRSA
- DSHS Letter on Pediatric Vaccines (11/3/21) | DSHS
- CDC Recommendation and Director Endorsement of Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years (11/2/21) | CDC
- Pediatric Vaccine Provider Allocation List (11/2/21) | DSHS
- Updated FDA Fact Sheet for Providers (10/29/21) | FDA
- Updated FDA Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers (10/29/21) | FDA
- FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 5-11 Years of Age (10/29/21) | FDA
- Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots (10/27/21) | DSHS
- Infographic: COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations With Additional and Booster Doses (10/27/21) | DSHS
- ACIP Key Messages (9/24/2021) | CDC
- Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots (8/18/21) | CDC
- Phase 1 Data Submission for Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Authorization (8/16/21) | Pfizer
- Updated EUA Allowing Third Dose for Immunocompromised (8/12/21) | FDA
- Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Women (8/11/21) | CDC
- Updated J&J Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers (7/12/21) | FDA
- Updated J&J Fact Sheet for Recipients, Caregivers (7/12/21) | FDA
- J&J EUA Updated w/ Warnings, Safety Summary & Storage/Handling (7/12/21) | FDA
- Updated Guidance on Reporting Adverse Events (7/7/21) | CDC
- Vaccine Appt Checklist for People w/ Autism (6/28/21) | ACL
- Vaccine Appt Game Plan for People w/ Autism (6/28/21) | ACL
- Updated Vaccine Program Provider Requirements (6/28/21) | CDC
- Updated Guidance on Myocarditis, Pericarditis (6/23/21) | CDC
- Joint Statement: Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Benefits of Vaccination (6/23/21) | HHS
- Announcement on Efficacy, Protection Against Moderate/Severe Disease (6/14/21) | Novavax
- Updated Vaccination Program Provider Agreement Requirements (6/11/21) | CDC
- Amended EUA for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine (6/10/21) | FDA
- Strategies for Vaccination Upon Discharge (6/4/21) | CDC
- Step-by-Step Guide on Reporting Vaccine Waste (6/3/21) | DSHS
- Updated Guidance on Vaccine Applications (5/25/21) | FDA
- Updated Pfizer Provider Fact Sheet (5/19/21) | FDA
- Guidance: Identify, Dispose of & Report COVID-19 Vaccine Waste (5/18/21) | CDC
- Vaccine Coadministration Guidance (5/14/21) | CDC
- Updated Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People(5/13/21) | CDC
- Updated Pfizer Patient, Care Giver Fact Sheet (5/10/21) | FDA
- COVID-19 Pediatric Provider Enrollment Packet (5/3/21) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Pediatric Provider Packet (5/3/21) | DSHS
- Explainer: Tax Credit for Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccination (4/22/21) | White House
- Report on Baltimore Manufacturing Plant of J&J Vaccine (4/20/21) | FDA
- Updated FAQs on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safety (4/13/21) | DSHS
- Health Alert on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine (4/13/21) | CDC
- Expanded EUA Request for Vaccine for Adolescents (4/9/21) | Pfizer
- Revisions to Moderna Vaccine EUA (4/1/21) | FDA
- Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler (3/29/21) | DSHS
- Vaccine Storage Requirements Infographic (3/26/21) | AHA
- 1C Priority Population Announced (3/10/21) | DSHS
- Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (3/9/21) | CDC
- Updated Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines (3/3/21) | CDC
- Directive to Prioritize Teachers, Child Care Workers (3/2/21) | HHS
- J&J Vaccine Fact Sheet for Providers (2/27/21) | FDA
- J&J Vaccine Fact Sheet for Patients, Caregivers (2/27/21) | FDA
- EUA for J & J COVID-19 Vaccine (2/27/21) | FDA
- Pfizer Storage Flexibility (2/25/21) | FDA
- Vaccine Provider Webinars (2/25/21) | DSHS
- J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Survey (2/25/21) | DSHS
- Pfizer Vaccine Stability Data at Standard Freezer Temp (2/19/21) | Pfizer
- J&J Submit EUA Application (2/4/21) | Johnson & Johnson
- Presentation Slides: Best Practices for Vaccine Hubs (2/3/21) | DSHS
- VAOS Provider User Training Guide (1/28/21) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Record Card (1/28/21) | CDC
- Updated FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs (1/22/21) | THA
- Updated Guidelines on mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (1/21/21) | CDC
- Updated Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet (1/20/21) | FDA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose, Allergic Reaction – Updated Guidance (1/2/21) | DSHS
- Updated Vaccine FAQs Related to LTCFs (12/31/20) | DSHS
- Vaccine Priorities and Urgency (12/28/20) | DSHS
- Supplemental COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution Agreement (12/28/20) | CDC
- COVID-19 Vaccine Transfer Authorization Form (12/28/20) | DSHS
- Vaccine Transferring vs. Off-Site Clinics (12/28/20) | DSHS
- Vaccine Provider FAQs (12/24/20) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out: Best Practices From Texas Hospitals (12/21/20) | THA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Liability Protection Under the PREP Act (12/21/20) | THA
- Slides: Moderna Vaccine Readiness Webinar (12/20/20) | DSHS
- Storage, Handling Info For Moderna Vaccine (12/20/20) | Moderna
- Fact Sheet for Recipients, Caregivers – EUA of Pfzifer Vaccine (12/14/20)| Pfizer/BioNTech
- Fact Sheet for Providers Administering Pfizer Vaccine (12/14/20) | Pfizer
- Contents, Quantities for Mega Kits to Support Pfizer Vaccine (12/11/20) | McKesson
- V-Safe After Vaccination Health Checker (12/10/20) | CDC
- Overview Slides: Vaccine Allocation & Ordering System (12/10/20) | DSHS
- Updated Briefing Slides on COVID-19 Vaccine (12/8/20) | DSHS
- Product Info Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines (12/4/20) | CDC
- COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Updates (12/4/20) | DSHS
- Week 1 Vaccine Allocation List (12/4/20) | DSHS
- Warning: Cyber Actors Targeting Vaccine Supply Chain (12/3/20) | CISA
- Vaccine Allocation Guiding Principles, Health Care Workers Definition (11/23/20) | DSHS
- Moderna Reports 94.5% Vaccine Effectiveness (11/16/20) | Moderna
- Vaccine Planning Survey for Hospital Health Care Workers (11/16/20) | DSHS
- PDF Questions – Vaccine Planning Survey for Hospital Health Care Workers (11/16/20)
- Chain, Independent Pharmacies to Carry Vaccine (11/12/20) | HHS
- CPT Codes for Moderna, Pfizer Vaccine Candidates (11/12/20) | AMA
- Pfizer Reports 90% Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine (11/9/20) | Pfizer
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider FAQs (10/30/20) | DSHS
- Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment Coverage (10/28/20) | HHS
- News Release: Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics (10/28/20) | HHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Policies & Guidance Web page (10/28/20) | CMS
- Overview of COVID-19 Vaccine Tabletop Exercise (10/28/20) | DSHS
- Survey: Distribution of Ultra-Cold Vaccine (10/22/20) | DSHS
- Testimony for Texas’ Infectious Disease Task Force (10/19/20) | THA
- Texas Draft Vaccine Plan (10/16/20) | DSHS
- Poll: Willingness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine (10/12/20) | Gallup
- Presentation: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan (10/7/20) | DSHS
- Letter Asking Providers to Enroll to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine (10/7/20) | DSHS
- Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Portal (10/6/20) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider FAQs (10/6/20) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Vaccine Web page (9/24/20) | AHA
- Presentation: Monitoring Recipients of Early-Phase Vaccination (9/22/20) | CDC
- Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine (9/16/20) | HHS, DOD
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook (9/16/20) | CDC
- Vaccine Meeting Announced for Oct. 22 (8/31/20) | FDA
- Editorial: Developing Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccines (8/26/20) | NEJM
- HHS, DOD Partner w/ Sanofi, GSK on Vaccine Manufacturing (7/31/20) | HHS
- Moderna, NIH Vaccine Moves to Phase 3 Trials (7/27/20) | NIH
- Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment Project (7/20/20) | CDC
- Oxford/AstraZeneca Study on COVID-19 Vaccine (7/20/20) | Lancet
- CanSino Biologics Study on COVID-19 Vaccine (7/20/20) | Lancet
Therapeutics
- Updated Guidance Letter on Bebtelovimab (7/21/22) | DSHS
- Infographic: Who Can Be Treated With PAXLOVID Under The Emergency Use Authorization? (6/30/22) | Pfizer
- Potentially Significant Drug Interactions, including Contraindicated Drugs (6/30/22) | Pfizer
- Guidance Letter on New Therapeutic Bebtelovimab (2/12/22) | HHSC
- Bebtelovimab Receives Emergency Use Authorization (2/11/22) | FDA
- Access of Remdesivir Expanded to Include Additional Outpatient Classes-of-Trade (2/2/22) | HHSC
- Therapeutics Update for COVID-19 (12/29/21) | DSHS
- Pause in Distribution of Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab (6/25/21) | ASPR
- Updated Treatment Guidelines for Monoclonal Antibodies (4/21/21) | NIH
- EUA Revoked for Monoclonal Antibody Bamlanivimab (4/16/21) | FDA
- Therapeutics Ordering Process Guide (2/25/21) ASPR
- Ordering Instructions for Therapeutics (1/14/21) | Amerisourcebergen
- Patient Guide for Donating Convalescent Plasma (12/16/20) | OWS
- Overview of Regeneron EUA (12/1/20) | ASPR
- COVID-19 Therapeutics Reporting Portal (11/30/20) | TDEM, DSHS
- FAQs on Regeneron EUA (11/25/20) | ASPR
- EUA for Regeneron (11/21/20) | FDA
- Fact Sheet on Regeneron EUA (11/21/20) | FDA
- Overview of Non-Invasive Resuscitation Therapy (10/30/20) | ASPR
- Study: Effectiveness of Lopinavir–Ritonavir in Hospitalized Patients (10/5/20) | Lancet
- Statement on EUA of Convalescent Plasma (9/1/20) | NIH
- Guidance on HIPAA, Contacting Patients for Plasma Donation (8/24/20) | HHS
- EUA for Convalescent Plasma (8/23/20) | FDA
- Fact Sheet for Providers – EUA for Convalescent Plasma (8/23/20) | FDA
- Fact Sheet for Patients – EUA for Convalescent Plasma (8/23/20) | FDA
- Study: Convalescent Plasma Safe for Serve COVID-19 (6/22/20)
- COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (4/21/20) | NIH
- Recovered Patients to Donate Plasma (4/16/20) | FDA
- Non-Emergent Services & Treatment Recommendations (4/8/20) | CMS
- Investigational Convalescent Plasma Therapy (3/24/20) | FDA
Modeling
- Trends in Child COVID-19 Hospitalizations (9/3/2021) | CDC
- Public School COVID-19 Case Data (9/17/20) | DSHS, TEA
- Hospitalizations, ICU Patients by Trauma Service Area (9/7/20) | UT
- COVID-19 Burden Index (6/8/20) | Leavitt Partners
- Projections for COVID-19 Peaks Across the U.S. (4/17/20) | UT
- COVID-19 Models: Forecasting the Pandemic’s Spread (4/11/20) | AHA
- COVID-19 Projections | University of Washington
- Healthcare Demand Projections for 22 Texas Cities (3/31/20) | UT
- COVID-19 Healthcare Demand Projections: Austin, TX (3/26/20) | UT
Clinical Guidelines
- DSHS Letter on Pediatric Vaccines (11/9/21) | DSHS
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Planning (10/12/21) | AHA
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Operational Planning Information (10/8/21) | CDC
- ImmTrac Guidance for Booster Shots (8/18/21) | DSHS
- COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities (7/9/21) | CDC
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Webinars (7/7/21) | DSHS
- Study: COVID-19 Prevalence Far Exceeded Early Pandemic Cases (7/6/21) | AAAS
- Updated Guidance on Myocarditis, Pericarditis (6/23/21) | CDC
- Joint Statement: Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Benefits of Vaccination (6/23/21) | HHS
- COVID-19 Guidance for People With Developmental Disabilities (6/21/21) | CDC
- State Guidance on Vaccination Upon Discharge (6/7/21) DSHS
- Clinical Considerations: Myocarditis, Pericarditis Among Young People (5/28/21) | CDC
- Variant Classifications & Definitions (3/24/21) | CDC
- Map of COVID-19 Cases by Variant (3/24/21) | CDC
- Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (3/9/21) | CDC
- Updated Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines (3/3/21) | CDC
- Guidance for Preventing Flu During Pandemic (12/7/20) | HHSC
- Updated Guidance to Reduce Quarantine (12/4/20) | DSHS
- Study: Impact of Diabetes on COVID-19 Severity (12/2/20) |Diabetes Journal
- Report: Post-Discharge Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients, Readmission (11/9/20) | CDC
- Report on Mild-Moderate COVID-19 (10/29/20) | NEMJ
- Report: Lessons Learned, Questions Remaining on COVID-19 (10/26/20) | Oxford
- Report: In-Hospital Complications w/ COVID-19, Flu (10/23/20) | CDC
- Texas Coronavirus Antibody Response Survey (10/22/20) | UT
- Updated Close Contact Guidance (10/21/20) | CDC
- Smoking Added to Risk List (10/16/20) | CDC
- Report: Secondary Attack Rate in Smaller Settings (10/8/20) | PLOS One
- Research on COVID-19 & Tobacco Use in Young Adults (9/24/20) | UT
- Report: Prevalence, Factors of Infection Among Hospital Staff (8/31/20) | CDC
- Report on Antibiotics and COVID-19 (8/21/20) | University of Michigan
- Report: Low COVID Transmission in RI Child Care Programs (8/21/20) | CDC
- Report: COVID-19 in Breastmilk (8/19/20) | JAMA
- Report: Race & Mortality Among Hospitalized Patients (8/18/20) | JAMA
- Report: Sex Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Rates (8/13/20) | Lancet
- Updates on Dangerous Hand Sanitizers (8/12/20) | FDA
- Report: Children Hospitalized With COVID-19 (8/7/20) | CDC
- Report: COVID-19-Associated MIS-C In Children (8/7/20) | CDC
- Evaluation, Management Considerations for Neonates At Risk for COVID-19 (8/3/20) | CDC
- Updated When-to-Quarantine Guidance (8/3/20) | CDC
- Public Health Guidance for Community-Related Exposure (7/31/20) | CDC
- Report: Symptom Duration and Risk Factors for Delayed Return to Health (7/31/20) | CDC
- Report: Child Coronavirus Cases (7/30/20) | AAP, CHA
- Report: SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNA in Young Children (7/30/20) | JAMA
- Report: Cardiovascular Outcomes in Recovered Patients (7/27/20) | JAMA
- Report: Point Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (7/24/20) | CDC
- Clinical FAQs for Health Care Workers (7/23/20) | CDC
- Evidence Supporting Duration of Isolation, Precautions for Adults w/ COVID-19 (7/22/20) | CDC
- Study: Seroprevalence of Antibodies to SARS-CoV 2 (7/21/20) | JAMA
- Updated Guidance: Discontinuing Isolation for Patients in Non-Health Care Settings (7/20/20) | CDC
- Updated Guidance: Discontinuing Isolation for Hospitalized Patients (7/17/20) | CDC
- Return to Work Guidance for Health Care Workers (7/17/20) | CDC
- Report: Face Covering Use Among Adults in U.S. (7/17/20) | CDC
- Report: Absence of Transmission From 2 Hair Stylists (7/17/20) | CDC
- Infection Control Guidance for EMS (7/15/20) | CDC
- Considerations for Transferring Patients to Relief Healthcare Facilities (7/12/20) | CDC
- Guidance on Coordinating Medical Resources to Optimize Care (7/12/20) | HHS
- Report: Characteristics of Persons Who Died With COVID-19 (7/10/20) | CDC
- Report: COVID-19 Among Workers in Meat, Poultry Processing Facilities (7/10/20) | CDC
- Report: Persistent Symptoms After Acute COVID-19 (7/9/20) | JAMA
- Report: Characteristics of Adult Outpatient, Inpatients w/ COVID-19 (6/30/20) | CDC
- Report: Characteristics of Women w/ COVID-19 by Pregnancy Status (6/26/20) | CDC
- List of Underlying Medical Conditions Increasing Risk of COVID-19 (6/25/20) | CDC
- Study: COVID-19 Outbreak Among College Students (6/24/20) | CDC
- Updated Infection Control Guidance for HC Professionals (6/19/20) | CDC
- Study: ACE Inhibitors/ARBs & COVID-19 Susceptibility (6/19/20) | JAMA
- Report: Attitudes, Behaviors & Beliefs Related to COVID-19 (6/19/20) | CDC
- Report: Characteristics of COVID-19 Hospitalization (6/19/20) | CDC
- Warning to Not Use Hand Sanitizer by Eskibiochem (6/19/20) | FDA
- Report: Workers at Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19 (6/15/20) | KFF
- Statement on Care for Pregnant Women, Infants During COVID-19 (6/8/20) | TCHMB
- Guidance on Non-Invasive Monitoring Devices (6/5/20) | FDA
- Study: Disease Severity in Pediatric COVID-19 Patients (6/3/20) | JAMA
- Report: Impact of COVID on ED Visits (5/30/20) | CDC
- Report: Evidence of Limited Early Spread of COVID in U.S. (5/29/20) | CDC
- Report: Infectious SARS-CoV-2 in Feces of Patients with Severe COVID-19 (5/18/20) | CDC
- Report: Viruses on Surfaces in Quarantine Rooms (5/18/20) | CDC
- Alert: COVID-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (5/14/20) | CDC
- EUA for Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion (5/12/20) | FDA
- EUA for Ascom Remote Call System (5/11/20) | FDA
- Report: COVID-19 Decreasing Pediatric Vaccination Rates (5/8/20) | CDC
- Health Alert: Pediatric COVID-19 Inflammatory Syndrome (5/6/20) | NY DHS
- Symptom-Based Strategy to Discontinue Isolation (5/3/20) | CDC
- Report: Public Health Response to COVID-19 (5/1/20) | CDC
- COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint Part 1 (4/30/20) | CIDRAP
- Report: Characteristics, Outcomes of Adult COVID Patients (4/29/20) | CDC
- Preliminary Criteria for Digital Contact Tracing Tools (4/28/20) | CDC
- Guidance on Caring for Breastfeeding Women, Infants During COVID-19 (4/28/20) | CDC
- Expanded COVID-19 Symptoms List (4/27/20) | CDC
- Enforcement Policy for Digital Pathology Devices (4/24/20) | FDA
- Prefense Hand Sanitizer Warning (4/24/20) | FDA
- Enforcement Policy for Fetal & Maternal Monitoring Devices (4/24/20) | FDA
- Reusable Elastomeric Respirators Guidance (4/24/20) | CDC
- Plasma Donation (4/23/20) | ARC
- Convalescent Plasma Clinician Information (4/23/20) | ARC
- Temporary Policy on Propofol Repackaging (4/22/20) | FDA
- EUA for IntelliVue Remote Patient Monitoring (4/21/20) | FDA
- Warning on Copper Touch Products (4/21/20) | FDA
- Enforcement Policy for Telethermographic System (4/17/20) | FDA
- Report: Transmission of COVID to Health Care Workers in Hospital (4/17/20) | CDC
- Report: Impact of Community Mitigation on Transmission in 4 Cities (4/13/20) | CDC
- EUA for Blood Purification System (4/10/20) | FDA
- Report: Geographic Differences in COVID Cases, Deaths & Incidence (4/10/20) | CDC
- Report: Characteristics of Health Care Workers w/ COVID-19 (4/9/20) | CDC
- Study Assessing Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (4/8/20) | CDC
- Study Comparing COVID-19 in Kids & Adults (4/6/20) | CDC
- Report: Prevalence of Underlying Conditions Among COVID-19 Patients (3/31/20) | CDC
- Updated Guidelines for Clinical Specimens (3/24/20) | CDC
- Policy for Certain REMS Requirements (3/22/20) | FDA
- Approval of Remote Device Monitoring (3/20/20) | FDA
- Coronavirus Self-Checker Bot (3/20/20) | CDC
- Populations At-Risk for Severe Illness (3/19/20) | CDC
- Report: Severe Outcomes Among COVID-19 Patients (3/18/20) | CDC
- Health Care Return to Work Guidance (3/17/20) | CDC
- Discontinuing Home Isolation for COVID-19 Patients (Interim Guidance) (3/17/20) | CDC
- EvergreenHealth: Lessons for Hospitals (3/12/20) | WSHA
- Guidance for Pregnant Women and Children | CDC
- Interim Guidance on Breastfeeding | CDC
- Implementing Mitigation Strategies for Communities w/ Local COVID-19 Transmission (3/12/20) | CDC
- Updated CMS guidance on EMTALA (3/9/20) | CMS
- Clinical Care of COVID-19 Patients (2/12/20)| CDC
- Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers (2/4/20) | CDC
- Flowchart to Identify and Assess COVID-19 | TDSHS
- Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19 (3/4/20) |CDC
- Health Update: Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 (1/17/20) | CDC
- Health Update: Guidance for COVID-19 (2/1/20) | CDC
- Health Update: Recommendations for Health Care Providers (2/11/20) | TDSHS
Essential Services/Reopening
- Texas Resumes Filling Medical Staffing Requests (8/11/21) | DSHS
- Medical Personnel Deployed To Help Hospitals (8/11/21) | OOG
- FAQs on EO GA 34 (Masking & Texas Opening) (3/2/21) | THA
- Updated FAQs on EO GA 31, 32 (10/27/20) | THA
- Update on Executive Orders, Definition of “High Hospitalizations” (10/12/20) | DSHS
- List of “High Hospitalization” TSAs (9/28/20) | DSHS
- Updated FAQs on EO GA 31 (9/28/20) | THA
- FAQs on EO GA 31 (9/17/20) | THA
- EO GA 31 on Hospital Capacity & Performing Services in Certain Areas (9/17/20) | OOG
- Roadmap for Maintaining Essential Surgery During COVID-19 (8/13/20) | AHA, ACS, ASA & AORN
- Updated FAQs on EO GA 27 (7/9/20) | THA
- Texas Medical Surge Strategy (7/2/20) | DSHS
- Updated FAQs on EO GA 27 (6/30/20) | THA
- FAQs on EO GA 27 (6/26/20) | THA
- Updated FAQs on EO GA 19 & Related Guidance (5/11/20) | THA
- FAQs on EO GA 19 & Related Guidance (5/7/20) | THA
- Guidance on Executive Order GA-19 on Hospital Capacity (5/6/20) | HHSC
- Emergency Rule on Minimum Standards for Safe Dental Practice (4/30/20) | TSBDE
- Pathways to Recovery for Hospitals, Health Systems (5/5/20) | AHA
- FAQs on Notice & Compliance Requirements for Minimum Standards of Safe Practice (5/1/20) | TMB
- Sample Notice & Compliance Requirements for Minimum Standards of Safe Practice (5/1/20) | TMB
- Flowchart for Reopening Workplaces During COVID-19 (4/30/20) | CDC
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning Workplaces, Public Spaces (4/30/20) | CDC
- Emergency Rule on Executive Order GA-19 (4/30/20)
- Updated FAQs on Providing Essential Services (4/24/20) | THA
- Health Care Facility Certification for Essential Services/EO GA-15 (4/24/20) | HHSC
- Updated FAQs on Providing Essential Services (4/23/20) | THA
- Updated FAQ on Providing Essential Services During COVID-19 (4/21/20) | THA
- FAQ on Providing Essential Services During COVID-19 (4/20/20) | THA
- Guidance on Resuming Procedures, Surgeries (4/17/20) | HHSC
- Roadmap to Safely Resume Elective Surgery (4/17/20) | AHA
- THA Position on Essential Services (4/15/20)
- Texas Senate Letter to Gov. Abbott on Surgical Care (4/15/20)
- Non-Emergent Services & Treatment Recommendations (4/8/20) | CMS
- Non-Emergent Services & Treatment Recommendations (4/8/20) | CMS
- Updated FAQs on Non-Urgent Procedures (3/29/20) | TMB
- Emergency Rules on Non-Essential Surgeries (3/24/20) | TMB
- TMB Guidance on Postponing Non-Essential Services (3/21/20) | TMB
- TMB FAQs on Guidance on Postponing Non-Essential Services (3/21/20) | TMB
- AHA Advisory on Non-Essential Procedures (3/19/20) | AHA
- CMS Recommendations for Elective Surgeries and Procedures (3/19/20)| CMS
Hospital Operations
- Guidance Letter on Temporarily Participating in Hospitals-at-Home Program (2/3/22) | HHSC
- Updated Guidance on Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Facilities (2/2/22) | CDC
- Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule Implementation Timeline (2/1/22) | CMS
- Explainer: COVID-19 Burden on Hospital Resources (1/2/22) | THA
- THA’s Updated Summary of EMTALA Guidance (1/18/22) | THA
- THA Guidance on Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirements (11/11/21) | THA
- FAQ on Vaccine Executive Order (10/12/21) | THA
- Reinforcement of EMTALA Obligations (9/17/21) | CMS
- Emergency/Disaster Notification (8/11/21) | HHSC
- Contact Information for HPP RACs (8/11/21)
- Pulsara Patient Transfer App (8/11/21) | EMTF
- Pulsara Patient Transfer App Presentation Slides (8/11/21) | EMTF
- OSHA Extends ETS Comment Deadline (7/8/21) | DOL
- OSHA Letter to AHA on ETS (7/2/21)
- Regulatory Advisory on COVID-19 ETS (7/2/21) | AHA
- Inspection Procedures for ETS (6/28/21) | OSHA
- Letter Asking OSHA Delay ETS Compliance Dates (6/28/21) | AHA
- Proposed Rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (6/21/21) | OSHA
- CMS Offers Survey Flexibilities Amid COVID-19 Surge (6/15/21) | CMS
- Updated Guidance: Masks, Entry Screening Requirements (6/14/21) | CDC
- COVID-19 Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard (6/10/21) | OSHA
- Special Bulletin: COVID-19 Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard (6/10/21) | AHA
- Updated EEOC Guidance on Vaccines May Implicate Badge Stickers (6/7/21) | EEOC
- Report: Hospital Care Delivery Strained by Pandemic (3/26/21) | US OIG
- Opinion on Restricting Clergy Access (3/5/21) | OAG
- Amendment to PREP Act Declaration (2/10/21) | ASPR
- Recorded Webinar: Patient Transfer Assistance (1/25/21) | THA
- Presentation Slides: Patient Transfer Webinar (1/25/21) | EMTF
- Hospital & ICU Pandemic Crisis Guidelines (1/15/21) | STRAC
- Patient Load Balancing Program for Hospitals (1/14/21) | EMTF
- Caring with Limited Resources during COVID-19 (1/8/21) | AHA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Liability Protection Under the PREP Act (12/21/20) | THA
- HPP Provider Contacts for Patient Transfers (11/19/20) | DSHS
- Updated Infection Control Guidance for Health Care Settings (11/4/20) | CDC
- Guidance on Environmental Cleaning, Reducing Risk from Surfaces (10/13/20) | CDC
- Emergency Rule Expanding ASC Services Extended (9/23/20) | HHSC
- Off-Site Facility Emergency Rule (9/21/20) | HHSC
- Blog Post on Up-Coding COVID-19 Patients (9/3/20) | AHA
- Resource to Address Social Needs, COVID-19 Health Inequity (8/31/20) | AHA
- Expanding Services, Reporting Guidance for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (8/6/20) | HHSC
- NY Court Ruling Expands COVID-19 Paid Leave Rule (8/3/20)
- DOL Rule Implementing Families First Coronavirus Response Act (8/3/20) | Federal Register
- Disability Rights OCR Complaint Re: North Tx Mass Critical Care Guidelines (7/22/20)
- Emergency Rule on Prescription Drug Refills Extended (7/16/20) | TDI
- Electricity Relief Program – Supports for Ventilated Patients Upon Discharge (7/16/20) | PUC
- Natural Disasters, Severe Weather & Preparing for COVID-19 (7/16/20) | CDC
- Staffing Assistance Resources for Hospitals (7/16/20) | AHA
- Strategies to Manage Health Care Worker Shortages (7/9/20) | DSHS
- LTACH to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement During COVID-19 (6/27/20) | HHSC
- COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Medicare Clients (6/22/20) | CMS
- Indirect Effect of Pandemic on ED Use (6/22/20) | CDC
- COVID-19 Resources for Health Professionals (6/10/20) | FDA
- HHS Drops Disability Rights Complaint Against Connecticut (6/9/20) | HHS
- Executive Order on Equal Access to Support Persons for Individuals with Disabilities (6/9/20) | State of Connecticut
- Guidance for Non-Federal Govt Plans Implementing Covered Testing, Services (6/5/20) | CMS
- Webinar Series: Pandemic Operational Guidance for Hurricane Season (5/30/20) | FEMA
- Joint Commission Surveys Resume in June (5/27/20) | TJC
- ECHO Webinar Series: Hurricane Season in the Context of COVID-19 (5/27/20) | Texas Health Institute
- Health Considerations: Planning for Secondary Disasters During COVID-19 (5/22/20) | ASPR TRACIE
- Virtual Learning Lecture Series for First Responders (5/22/20) | FEMA
- Liability Protections Under the PREP Act (5/22/20) | THA
- COVID-Related Cyber Targeting of Health Sector (5/19/20) | HHS
- COVID-19 Waste Disposal Web Page (5/14/20) | TCEQ
- COVID-19 Waste Disposal Guidance (5/14/20) | TCEQ
- PSA on China Targeting COVID-19 Research Orgs (5/13/20) | FBI
- Malicious Cyber Actors Target Health care, Essential Services (5/13/20) | CISA
- Texas Requests Liability Protections for Employers (5/12/20)
- Top 10 Exploited Cyber Vulnerabilities for Businesses (5/12/20) | FBI/CISA
- State AGs Ask Congress for Liability Protection for Businesses, Health Care Workers (5/11/20)
- Video on Certifying COVID-19 Deaths (5/4/20) | CDC
- Telework Guidance (5/4/20) | CISA
- Guidance for Texas Needs Volunteers Program (4/29/20) | HHSC
- Regulatory Compliance During COVID-19 (4/28/20) | HHSC
- Hospital FAQs on EMTALA Obligations (4/28/20) | CMS
- Ways to Promote Health Equity During COVID-19 (4/28/20) | AHA
- Off-Site Facility Emergency Rule (4/23/20) | HHSC
- HHS Cybersecurity During COVID-19 Podcast (4/23/20) | AHA
- Report: Confronting the Rural Health Care Crisis (4/22/20) | Bipartisan Policy Center
- Workforce Toolkit (4/22/20) | ASPR
- FAQs on Issuer Flexibilities for Utilization Management & Prior Auths (4/21/20) | CMS
- Email Phishing Warning (4/21/20) | FBI
- New Jersey Requests Workforce Assistance Request (4/24/20)
- Cybersecurity Guidance for Physicians Working From Home (4/17/20) | AHA
- COVID-19 Hospital Resource Package (4/16/20) | FEMA
- Self-Care Resource for Health Care Workers (4/16/20) | Reality Based Wellness
- Updated Return-to-Work Guidance for Health Care Workers (4/13/20) | CDC
- PPE, Screening Guidance for Childcare Programs (4/12/20) | CDC
- Child Care Portal for Frontline Workers (4/10/20)
- Emergency Rule for Emergency Child Care Permit (4/10/20) | HHSC
- Draft Proposed Rules on HIPAA Enforcement (4/9/20) | HHS
- Safety Practices for Clinical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 (4/9/20) | CDC
- Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (2020) | American Health Information Management Association
- Revised Infection Control Guidance (4/8/20) | CMS
- Revised EMTALA Guidance (4/8/20) | CMS
- Physician Delegation FAQs (4/7/20) | TMB
- Pharmacist Intern Rule Change (4/7/20) | TSBP
- Pharmacy Personnel Rule Change (4/7/20) | TSBP
- COVID-19 Response for Long-Term Care Facilities (4/7/20) | HHSC
- Study of Hospital Response to COVID-19 (4/7/20) | U.S. OIG
- Care.com to Offer Child Care for Frontline Workers (4/6/20) | OOG
- Considerations for Inpatient Obstetric Care Settings (4/4/20) | CDC
- Franchise Tax Report Deadline Extended (4/2/20) | CPA
- Emergency Rules on Pharmacy Benefits (4/1/20) | TDI
- Temporary Rules on Paid Leave (4/1/20) | DOL
- EMTALA Guidance (4/1/20) | THA
- Extensions for Existing Prior Authorizations (3/31/20) | HHSC
- Guidance on Transferring/Admitting to Nursing Facilities (3/30/20) | Kentucky Hospital Association
- Revised Infection Control & Prevention Guidance (3/30/20) | CMS
- Revised EMTALA Guidance (3/30/20) | CMS
- Paid Sick Leave/Expanded Family Medical Leave FAQs (3/29/20) | DOL
- Revised Guidance for Off-Site Care Locations (3/29/20) | HHSC
- Bulletin: Civil Rights, HIPPA & COVID-19 (3/28/20) | HHS
- AHA Response on Free Speech (3/27/20) | AHA
- Emergency Rules Limiting Dispensing of Certain COVID-19 Drugs (3/25/20) | TSBP
- Updated Hospital Preparedness Checklist (3/24/20) | CDC
- Updated Healthcare Providers Preparedness Checklist (3/24/20) | CDC
- Discharge Guidance (3/24/20) | CDC
- Information on Infection Control Surveys (3/23/20) | CMS
- FEMA Leads Federal Operational COVID-19 Response (3/21/20) | FEMA
- Joint Commission FAQ on Reappointment & Privileging (3/19/20)
- Information for Hospitals & Healthcare Professionals | TDSHS
- Infection Control Guidance for Hospitals (3/2/20) | CMS
- Interim Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations (2/21/20) | CDC
Severe Weather, Disasters
- Hurricane Relocation with COVID-19 (7/24/20) | Texas Hurricane Response Hub
- Preparing for Hurricane Season During COVID (7/22/20) | HHSC
- Form 3215 – Notice of Emergency Closure/Operational Changes (7/22/20) | HHSC
- Natural Disasters, Severe Weather & Preparing for COVID-19 (7/16/20) | CDC
- Pandemic Operational Guidance for Hurricane Season (5/30/20) | FEMA
- ECHO Webinar Series: Hurricane Season in the Context of COVID-19 (5/27/20) | Texas Health Institute
- Health Considerations: Planning for Secondary Disasters During COVID-19 (5/22/20) | ASPR TRACIE
- Health Considerations: Planning for Secondary Disasters During COVID-19 (5/22/20) | ASPR TRACIE
- Virtual Learning Lecture Series for First Responders (5/22/20) | FEMA
Telehealth
- PREP Act Declaration Amended to Expand COVID-19 Telehealth Access (12/3/20) | HHS
- DME, Telehealth/Telemedicine Flexibilities Extended (11/24/20) | TMHP
- Telemed, Telehealth Waiver for HTW, Family Planning Program (10/21/20) | TMHP
- Health Plans to Continue Payment Parity for Telehealth (9/25/20) | OOG
- Seema Verma Blog Post on Impact of Telehealth During COVID (7/15/20) | Health Affairs
- Emergency Telemedicine Rule Extended (6/24/20) | TDI
- Texas Health Steps Telemedicine FAQs for Providers (5/29/20) | HHSC
- Emergency Rules on LCDC Interns Providing Telehealth Services (4/29/20) | HHSC
- State Medicaid & CHIP Telehealth Toolkit (4/23/20)
- Claims for Telehealth Service for Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy (4/14/20) | TMHP
- Telehealth Grant Information (4/10/20) | FCC
- Flexibilities for Telehealth Expansion (4/9/20) | OOG
- Procedure Codes for Telemedicine Physical Health Care (3/21/20) | TMHP
- Procedure Codes for Telemedicine Behavioral Health Care (3/21/20) | TMHP
- Controlled Substances & Telemedicine | DEA
- Telehealth Toolkit for End-Stage Renal Disease Providers (3/20/20) | CMS
- Telehealth Toolkit for General Practitioners (3/20/20) | CMS
- Waiver to Renew Scheduled Drugs for Chronic Pain (3/19/20) | TMB
- TDI FAQs on Emergency Telehealth Rule (3/18/20) | TDI
- TDI Emergency Telehealth Reimbursement Rule (3/17/20) TDI
- Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (3/17/20) | CMS
Behavioral Health
- Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue (8/18/21) | SAMHSA
- Mental Wellness Guidance for Health Care Professionals (1/28/21) | NAMI
- Free COVID-19 Mental Health Support (1/28/21) | PCSRC
- New Funding for Outpatient Counseling Services (10/9/20) | OOG
- Strategies to Help Frontline Workers Cope With COVID-19 (7/6//20) | THA
- List of LMHAs by County (5/21/20) | HHSC
- Free Virtual Support Groups for Frontline Workers (5/21/20) | HHSC
- COVID-19 Grants Available for Suicide Prevention (5/12/20) | SAMHSA
- Techniques to Address Emotions on the Frontlines (5/11/20) | AHA
- Resources for Hospitals to Support Frontline Staff BH (5/6/20) | AHA
- Emergency Rules on LCDC Interns Providing Telehealth Services (4/29/20) | HHSC
- Participate in Study on COVID-19 Mental Health Impact on Health Care Workers (4/29/20) | NIH
- Grants Announced to Expand Community-Based BH Services (4/27/20) | SAMHSA
- FAQs on Monitoring COVID-19 Patients at Risk for Suicide (4/21/20) | Joint Commission
- Opioid Treatment FAQs (4/17/20) | HHSC
- THA Letter on Behavioral Health Challenges (4/16/20)
- Letter to HHS on Clarification, Flexibilities for BH Providers (4/9/20) | AHA
- Discharge Planning for Homeless Patients (4/6/20) | Texas Homeless Network
- Notice of Admissions Changes for SSLCs & State Hospitals (4/2/20) | HHSC
- Regulatory & Reimbursement Guidance for BH Telehealth & Telephonic Care (3/26/20) | MMHPI
Communications
- COVID-19 Vaccine Video for Social Media (6/24/21) | DSHS
- Social Media Tools Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination (5/24/21) | DSHS
- Point of Order Podcast on COVID-19 Vaccines (4/20/21) | Texas Tribune
- Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Campaign (4/19/21) | DSHS
- Facebook Frame on Masking (3/4/21) | THA
- Minority Heath Videos About Vaccine Safety (2/25/21) | FDA
- PSA Video: People Over 65 Talk COVID-19 Vaccines (2/10/21) | DSHS
- Strategies for Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (2/4/21) | NASEM
- Vaccine Safety PSA Video (2/3/21) | AHA, AMA, ANA
- COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Recommendations (1/28/21) | Ad Council
- Vaccine Hesitancy Audience Insights – General Public (1/28/21) | Ad Council
- Vaccine Hesitancy Audience Insights – Black Americans (1/28/21) | Ad Council
- Vaccine Hesitancy Audience Insights – Hispanic Americans (1/28/21) | Ad Council
- COVID-19 FAQs for Messaging (1/28/21) | Ad Council
- PSA Video: Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (1/26/21) | DSHS
- Statement: Don’t Cut Public Health Funding During Pandemic (10/14/20) | TPHC
- Multilingual Prevention Videos (9/24/20) | DSHS
- Multilingual Social Media Messages (9/24/20) | DSHS
- Multilingual Printable Posters (9/24/20) | DSHS
- Resources to Encourage Flu Amid COVID-19 (8/20/20) | THA
- Updated Print COVID-19 Education Materials (8/4/20) | DSHS
- National TV Ad – Congress to Support Hospitals in 4th COVID Package (7/20/20) | CPAHC
- Findings of National Survey on Public Opinion of Hospitals During COVID-19 (7/16/20) | CPAHC
- COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Toolkits (7/10/20) | CDC
- Techniques to Address Emotions on the Frontlines (5/11/20) | AHA
- Social Media Toolkit (4/9/20) | CDC
- Comprehensive Communications Toolkit (4/8/20) | AHA & SHSMD
- Coronavirus Digital Toolkit (4/8/20) | AHA
- Health Care Strategy & Market Development Resources (4/8/20) | SHSMD
- Crisis + Emergency Risk Communication Slides (4/6/20) | CDC
- Strategies for Communicating With Staff During a Crisis (3/23/20) | THA
Finance and Reimbursement
- HRSA Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distribution Application (10/19/21) | HRSA
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies Pricing (8/18/21) | CMS
- Medicare COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Payment (8/17/21) | CMS
- HRSA Opens PRF Reporting Portal, Shares Guidance (7/1/21) | AHA
- Letter Asking HHS to Extend Deadline to Spend PRF Payments (6/29/21) | AHA
- HHS Extends Deadline to Spend PRF Funds (6/11/21) | AHA
- Special Bulletin: Deadline Extended to Spend PRF Funds (6/11/21) | AHA
- Grant Funding for Community-Based Workforce to Increase Vaccine Access (5/21/21) | HRSA
- Increased Medicare Payment for Monoclonal Antibody Infusions (5/6/21) | CMS
- Fact Sheet on Community-Based Workforce Grants for Vaccine Access (5/4/21) | White House
- COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund (5/3/21) | HRSA
- Explainer: Tax Credit for Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccination (4/22/21) | White House
- Letter to the Editor on Washington Post/KHN Article (4/5/21) | AHA
- Talking Points on Kaiser Health News/Washington Post Article (4/5/21) | AHA
- Article: Some of America’s wealthiest hospital systems ended up even richer, thanks to federal bailouts (4/1/21) | KHN/WP
- MCO Notice of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Rate Change (4/1/21) | HHSC
- COVID-19 in 2021: The Potential Effect on Hospital Revenues (3/26/21) | AHA
- FEMA Updates Policy on Medical Care Eligible for Public Assistance (3/22/21) | AHA
- Updated Guidance: Vaccine Coverage, Reimbursement Under Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP (3/15/21) | CMS
- Senate to Debate Revised COVID-19 Relief Bill (3/3/21) | AHA
- Urge U.S. Senate to Support Hospitals in COVID-19 Relief Package (3/2/21) | AHA
- Clarification: Coverage of COVID-19 Testing, Preventive Services (2/26/21) | CMS
- Report: The Potential Effect of COVID-19 on Hospital Revenues (2/25/21) | AHA
- Fact Sheet: Forgiveness of Accelerated Payments (2/24/21) | AHA
- Fact Sheet: More Funding Needed for PRF (2/24/21) | AHA
- Payment Allowances, Effective Dates for COVID-19 Vaccine, Monoclonal Antibodies (12/14/20) | CMS
- New Billing Codes for Emergency Use, Expanded Access Treatments (11/20/20) | NUBC
- Summary of Billing Codes for Emergency Use, Expanded Access Treatments (11/20/20) | CMS
- Blog Post: Debunking False Claims About COVID-19 Deaths, Payments (11/2/20) | AHA
- Bulletin: Report Fraud Regarding COVID-19 Test Prices (11/2/20) | TDI
- News Release: Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics (10/28/20) | HHS
- Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment Coverage (10/28/20) | HHS
- Updated COVID-19 FAQs on Medicare Fee-for-Service Billing (10/28/20) | CMS
- 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey for Medicaid/CHIP Providers (10/26/20) | HHSC
- HHS Revises Provider PRF Reporting Requirements (10/22/20) | AHA
- Updated PRF FAQs on Medicare Loans (10/9/20) | HHS
- Summary: New Repayment Terms for Accelerated, Advance Payments (10/9/20) | AHA
- New Repayment Terms for Medicare Loans (10/8/20) | CMS
- New Repayment Terms for Accelerated, Advance Payments (10/8/20) | CMS
- HHS Distributes Additional $20B in PRFs (10/1/20) | AHA
- HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements (9/21/20) | AHA
- Blog Post on Up-Coding COVID-19 Patients (9/3/20) | AHA
- Interim Final Rule on PPP Appeals Process (8/26/20) | SBA
- ASPR COVID-19 Grant – Utilization & Reporting FAQs (8/19/20) | THA
- ASPR COVID-19 Grant Utilization & Reporting Form (8/19/20) | THA
- New Requirement for DRG Add-on (8/18/20) | AHA
- IPPS DRG Rate for COVID-19 Patients (8/17/20) | CMS
- Updated FAQs on General Distribution of Provider Relief Funds (8/10/20) | HHS
- Details on Post-Payment Reporting Requirement for PRF Recipients (7/22/20) | AHA
- Report: Effect of COVID-19 on Hospital Financial Health (7/21/20) | Kauffman Hall
- Reporting Requirements Post-Provider-Relief-Fund Payment (7/20/20) | HHS
- Recipients of Hotspot Relief Payments (7/20/20) | CDC
- $10 Billion Hotspot Funding Announcement (7/17/20) | HHS
- HHS to Distribute Relief Payments to Hotspot Hospitals (7/17/20) | AHA
- Distribution of Hotspot Relief Payments by State (7/17/20) | HHS
- Distribution of Provider Relief Funds for Safety Net Hospitals (7/10/20) | HHS
- Distribution of Provider Relief Funds for Rural Hospitals (7/10/20) | HHS
- HHS Announced Expanded Distribution of Provider Relief Funds (7/10/20) | AHA
- Reporting Projecting Hospital Losses July – Dec. 2020 (6/30/20) | AHA
- LTACH to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement During COVID-19 (6/27/20) | HHSC
- Medicare, MA to Cover Testing for NF Residents (6/19/20) | CMS
- Summary of Provider Relief Funds as of June (6/15/20) | HHS
- Updated CARES Act FAQs (6/15/20) | HHS
- COVID-19 Summary of Changes for DSRIP DY 9 (6/15/20) | HHSC
- DSRIP Category C Estimated Average Achievement Values (6/15/20) | HHSC
- DSRIP Funding & Mechanics Protocol (6/15/20) | HHSC
- HHS Distributes Relief Funds to Safety Net Providers (6/9/20) | AHA
- Congress Passes Bill Easing PPP Restrictions (6/4/20) | AHA
- Interim Final Rule on PPP Loan Review Process (5/28/20) | SBA
- Interim Final Rule on PPP Loan Forgiveness (5/28/20) | SBA
- Alternate Care Site Payment Resource (5/26/20) | CMS
- HHS Extends Attestation, Other Deadlines for Emergency Fund Payments (5/26/20) | AHA
- COVID-Related Provider-Directed Payments Under Medicaid Managed Care (5/14/20) | CMS
- FAQ on Price Transparency Related to COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing (5/14/20) | CMS
- Updated PPP FAQs on Good-Faith Certifications (5/13/20) | SBA
- Updated Policy: Medical Care Costs Eligible for Public Assistance (5/12/20) | FEMA
- Mid-Year Elections for Health Coverage (5/12/20) | IRS
- Bulletin to Health Plans on Extending Prior Auths (5/11/20) | TDI
- Provider Relief Fund Allocation Data (5/7/20) | CDC
- Attestation Deadline for Relief Fund Payments Extended (5/7/20) | HHS
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Portals (5/7/20) | HHS
- Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Hospitals (5/5/20) | AHA
- Updated FAQs on CARES Act Funding (5/4/20) | DOT
- PPP FAQs on Public Hospitals (5/3/20) | SBA
- SBA Clarifies Public Hospitals Eligibility for PPP (5/3/20) | AHA
- HRSA Releases Resources on Uninsured Reimbursement Program (5/1/20) | AHA
- COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal User Guide (5/1/20) | HRSA
- Checklist for Uninsured Claims Reimbursement (5/1/20) | HRSA
- Direct Deposit Enrollment Guide for Uninsured Reimbursement Program (5/1/20) | Optum Bank
- Alternative Payment Routing for Uninsured Reimbursement Program (5/1/20) | Optum Bank
- CARES Act Relief Allocations for High Impact, Rural Providers (5/1/20)
- MACPAC Concerns With CARES Act Provider Assistance (4/30/20) | MACPAC
- Short-Term Plans Count as Treatment, Not Testing (4/27/20) | Inside Health Policy
- CMS Reevaluates Accelerated Payments, Suspends Advance Payments (4/27/20) | AHA
- Portal for Uninsured Reimbursement Claims (4/27/20) | HRSA
- Deadline Extended to Submit Data for Funding for High Impact Areas (4/24/20) | AHA
- Interim Final Rule on Public Hospital Eligibility for PPP Loans (4/24/20) | SBA
- COVID-19 FAQs for MCOs (4/23/20) | HHSC
- Notices for MCOs & DMOs (4/23/20) | HHSC
- HHS Requests Hospital Data to Allocate Funding for High-Impact Areas (4/23/20) | AHA
- Guidance & FAQs for State/Local Govt Funds (4/22/20) | DOT
- Fact Sheet on Additional Allocations of CARES Act Funding (4/22/20) | HHS
- Claims Reimbursement for Uninsured (4/22/20) | HRSA
- Additional Allocations of CARES Act Provider Relief Funds (4/22/20) | HHS
- MCO Flexibilities Extended Through May 2020 (4/22/20) | HHSC
- Senate Approves 3.5 COVID-19 Relief (4/21/20) | AHA
- New, Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health (4/17/20) | CMS
- Enhance Federal Medicaid Match for Supplemental Payments (4/17/20) | HHSC
- Distribution Summary of Paycheck Protection Program Loans (4/16/20) | SBA
- Medicaid/CHIP Stakeholder Update (4/16/20) | HHSC
- CARES Act Provider Attestation Portal (4/16/20) | HRSA
- Guidance Implementing Provisions of CARES Act (4/15/20) | CMS
- Double Medicare Payment for High-Throughput Lab Test (4/15/20) | CMS
- CARES Act Assistance for Local Govt & States (4/15/20) | DOT
- Request for Medicaid FFS Rate Increase (4/15/20) | HHSC
- Guidance on Expanded Coverage for COVID-19 Testing, Services (4/14/20) | AHA
- Apply for Small Business Loan (4/13/20) | LiftFund
- Health Plan Guidance for Testing, Other Coverage (4/11/20) | HHS, DOL, DOT
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (4/10/20) | HHS
- Off-Site Facility Application (4/10/20) | HHSC
- Health Insurance Response to COVID-19 (4/10/20) | AHIP
- Telehealth Grant Information (4/10/20) | FCC
- Updated: Medicaid Prior Auth Requests Extended (4/9/20) | TMHP
- New Lending Program for Small/Mid-Sized Businesses (4/9/20 | Federal Reserve
- Accelerated/Advance Payment Fact Sheet (4/8/20) | CMS
- Updated FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program Loans (4/8/20) | SBA
- Revised MCO Guidance for Extending Existing Prior Auths (4/6/20) | HHSC
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (4/5/20) | SBA
- Texas Medicaid Emergency Enrollment Application (4/1/20) | TMHP
- Provider Enrollment Revalidation Extended (4/1/20) | TMHP
- Revised Medicare Severity-DRG Grouper (4/1/20) | CMS
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidance (4/1/20) | Treasury Dept.
- CARES Act Emergency Lending Program (3/30/20) | AHA
- Uncompensated Care Payment Calendar (3/30/20) | HHSC
- DSH Payment Calendar (3/30/20) | HHSC
- Summary of CARES Act Financial Resources for Hospitals (3/30/20) | AHA
- Accelerated Medicare Payments Fact Sheet (3/28/20) | CMS
- Accelerated Medicare Payments Summary (3/28/20) | AHA
- Quality Reporting & VBP Changes (3/27/20) | CMS
- Quality Payment Program Factsheet (3/27/20) | CMS
- Joint-Association DSRIP Extension Request (3/25/20)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Increased FMAP FAQs (3/24/20)
- Use of Defense Production Act Authorities to Support the Pandemic Response (3/20/20) | FEMA
- Procurement Under Grants: Under Exigent or Emergency Circumstances (3/20/20) | FEMA
- Eligible Emergency Protective Measures (3/19/20) | FEMA
- New ICD-10 Code by April 1 (3/19/20) | CDC
- Medicare Coverage & Payment of Telehealth Services (3/17/20) | CMS
- Guidance for Medicare Advantage plans & Part D Sponsors (3/10/20) | CMS
- Medicare Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19 (3/5/20) | CMS
- ICD-10 Interim Coding Guidance for COVID-19 (2/20/20) | CDC
Visitation Policy
- THA Comments on Hospital In-Person Visitation Requirements (2/23/22) | THA
- Visitation Guidance Document (8/17/21) | THA
- Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidance (3/10/21) | CMS
- Complaint Against HHSC Hospital Visitation Rules (11/23/20) | Disability Rights
- Visitation Emergency Rules – General, Special Hospitals (9/25/20) | HHSC
- Visitation Emergency Rules – Private Psych, Crisis Stabilization Units (9/25/20) | HHSC
- Phase 2 Visitation for COVID-19-Negative Patients (6/26/20) | CMS
- Emergency Rule for General & Special Hospitals (4/6/20) | HHSC
- Emergency Rule for Psychiatric Hospitals & Crisis Stabilization Units (4/6/20) | HHSC
- Visitation Policy (3/16/20) | HHSC
Nursing Homes
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes (2/2/22) | CDC
- Interim Final Rule: Expanded COVID-19 Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (5/13/21) | CMS
- Memo: COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Requirements for LTCF Residents, Staff (5/11/21) | CMS
- Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidance (3/10/21) | CMS
- HRSA Distributes Quality Incentive Payments to Nursing Homes (10/28/20) | HHS
- Medicare COVID-19 Snapshot (7/28/20) | CMS
- Announcement: $9 Million for Texas Nursing Facility Infection Control Projects (6/30/20) | OOG
- Updated Guidance for Preparing Nursing Homes for COVID-19 (6/22/20) | CDC
- Medicare, MA to Cover Testing for NF Residents (6/19/20) | CMS
- Report: Universal, Serial Lab Tests at Los Angeles SNF (5/29/20) | CDC
Waivers and Flexibilities
THA’s State & Federal Waivers: Get the latest updates on the waivers THA requested and the approvals for them.
- THA Comment Letter on Reissuance of Emergency Rule Allowing Waivers and Flexibilities (3/3/22) | THA
- COVID-19 1135 Waiver Application Quick Start Guide (8/18/21) | CDC
- Temporary Rule Suspensions Ending Sept. 1 (8/11/21) | TSBP
- Medicaid Provider Enrollment Application Waiver to Expire (8/9/21) | TMHP
- Letter on Survey Flexibilities Amid COVID-19 Surge (6/15/21) | CMS
- Rules for Hospital At Home Program Extended (6/8/21) | HHSC
- Blanket Waivers for Long-Term Care to End in May (4/8/21) | CMS
- Guidance Letter on Bed Capacity (3/10/21) | HHSC
- Emergency Rule for Telephonic Renewal of Prescriptions Extended (3/4/21) | TBON
- Emergency Rule for Telephonic Renewal of Prescriptions Extended (3/1/21) | TMB
- COVID-19 MCO Notice Extension Updates (2/25/21) | HHSC
- COVID-19 MCO Notice Extension Table (2/25/21) | HHSC
- Hospitals Participating in Hospital at Home Program (2/19/21) | CMS
- Revised Memo: Limits on Hospital Surveys Extended (2/18/21) | CMS
- Hospital at Home Guidance Letter (2/8/21) | HHSC
- Acute Hospital Care at Home Program FAQs (2/8/21) | CMS
- CMS Flexibilities for Hospital Care at Home (11/30/20) | AHA
- DME, Telehealth/Telemedicine Flexibilities Extended (11/24/20) | TMHP
- Updated Guidance on Suspension of Fire Marshal Approval (11/24/20) | HHSC
- Updated Guidance on Exceeding Bed Capacity (11/20/20) | HHSC
- CHIP Copays Waived Through Nov. 30 (10/22/20) | TMHP
- Medicaid/CHIP Flexibilities Extended – List of MCO Notice Updates (10/22/20) | HHSC
- Telemed, Telehealth Waiver for HTW, Family Planning Program (10/21/20) | TMHP
- New Emergency Rule to Increase Licensed Hospital Space (10/19/20) | HHSC
- New Emergency Rule on Off-Site Facilities (9/30/20) | HHSC
- Extension of Medicaid/CHIP Flexibilities (7/30/20) | HHSC
- Updated FAQs on CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (6/12/20) | HHS
- Distribution of Relief Funds for Safety Net Hospitals by State (6/11/20) | HHS
- Enhanced Relief Payments for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid & CHIP Providers (6/9/20) | HHS
- Funding Opportunity for Research on Secondary COVID-19 Effects Among Minorities (6/5/20) | NIH
- Waiver for Telephonically Renewing Scheduled Drugs Extended (6/5/20) | TMB
- MCO Waivers/Flexibilities Extended Through June (5/26/20) | HHSC
- Top 10 Flexibilities for Medicaid/CHIP Providers (5/14/20) | HHSC
- Waiver for Chronic Pain Patients Extended (5/8/20) | TMB
- Additional Federal Waivers, Rule Changes (4/30/20) | CMS
- Emergency Rules on LCDC Interns Providing Telehealth Services (4/29/20) | HHSC
- Texas Medicaid 1135 Waiver Approval (3/30/20) | CMS
- Workforce-Related 1135 Waiver Request (3/29/20) | OOG
- CMS Approves 1135 Waivers (3/26/20) | CMS
- Waivers for Medicaid & CHIP Services (3/25/20) | THHSC
- Stark Waiver Revoked (3/24/20) | CMS
- Limited Inspection & Designation Flexibilities (3/24/20) | DSHS
- Temporary Waiver for Double Bed Capacity (3/23/20) | THHSC
- Hospital Food Services Waiver(3/23/20) | OOG
- Quality Reporting Extensions, Exceptions (3/22/20) | CMS
- Announcement of Federal Waiver Request Tools (3/22/20) |CMS
- New 1115 Waiver Opportunity and Application Checklist (3/22/30) | CMS
- 1135 Waiver Template (3/22/20) | CMS
- Medicaid Disaster State Plan Amendment Template and Instructions (3/22/20) | CMS
- 1915(c) Appendix K Template and Instructions (3/22/20) | CMS
- Discharge Form for Transfers to Long-Term Care Facilities (3/21/20) | THHSC
- Temporary Waiver on Exceeding Bed Capacity (3/20/20) | THHSC
- Nursing Workforce Waivers (3/21/20) | OOG
- Waiver for Remote Pharmacy Services Using Automated Storage & Delivery (3/20/20) | TSBP
- Approval of Additional 1135 Waiver Requests (3/20/20) | CMS
- Deadline Extensions (3/20/20) | OIG
- Waiver to Renew Scheduled Drugs for Chronic Pain (3/19/20) | TMB
- Medical License Renewal, Registrations & CME Waiver (3/18/2020) | TMB
- Approval of THA 1135 Waiver Request (3/17/20) | CMS
- Sample 1135 Waiver Request Form
- Blanket Waiver Guidance (3/16/20) | Medicare Learning Network
- State Flexibility for TMB & TBN (3/14/20) | OOG
- Blanket Waivers Granted by CMS (3/13/20) | CMS
- Waivers Granted by HHS (3/13/20) | USHHS
Vendor Resources
Vendors Offering COVID-19 Assistance
As COVID-19 continues to spread, vendors are reaching out to THA to offer unsolicited products and services—from medical supplies to hotel rooms—to help hospitals fight this pandemic. THA is compiling the vendors and their offers in the following list to connect members with potential suppliers. Please note that THA has not verified the legitimacy of these offers, and all items and services are available for purchase unless otherwise noted. THA updates the vendor list each day as offers come in.
Workforce
- Demobilization Plan for State-Supported Staffing (2/16/22) | DSHS
- Guidance for Health Care Worker Vaccine Rule (1/20/22) | CMS
- THA Comments on Federal Vaccine Mandates (1/4/22) | THA
- THA Comments on HB 161 (10/12/21) | THA
- Critical Staffing Needs Handout (9/28/2021) | THA
- American Rescue Plan Grants Emergency Rural Health Care Funds (8/12/21) | USDA
- THA Webinar on Federal Funding for Staffing Shortages (8/11/21) | THA
- Letter to Gov. Abbott Requesting COVID-19 Staffing Assistance (8/5/21) | THA
- Policy Brief Supporting Collaboration with State Nursing Schools (8/4/21) | NCSBN
- Sentinel Event Alert: Health Care Workers in Crisis (2/2/21) | Joint Commission
- Mental Wellness Guidance for Health Care Professionals (1/28/21) | NAMI
- Free COVID-19 Mental Health Support (1/28/21) | PCSRC
- Workforce Guidance: Mitigate Loss of Permanent Positions (12/28/20) | Krucial
- Findings from Nurse Leadership COVID-19 Survey (10/5/20) | AHA
- Revisions Announced for EPSL, FMLA Provisions of FFCRA (9/11/20) | DOL
- Revised Rule: Paid Leave Under FFCRA (9/11/20) | DOL
- Report: Prevalence, Factors of Infection Among Hospital Staff (8/31/20) | CDC
- COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit (8/31/20) | ASPR TRACIE
- Updated Strategies for Managing Workforce Shortages (8/9/20) | DSHS
- Stress & Coping Resources (7/23/20) | AHA
- Staffing Assistance Resources for Hospitals (7/22/20) | AHA
- Guidelines for Federally-Funded Providers on Prohibiting Racial Discrimination (7/20/20) | HHS
- Staffing Resource – Jackson Physician Search (7/16/20)
- Staffing Resource – Qualivis (7/16/20)
- Request Form for Staffing Support (7/16/20) | DSHS
- Strategies to Help Frontline Workers Cope With COVID-19 (7/6//20) | THA
- Free Virtual Support Groups for Frontline Workers (5/21/20) | HHSC
- Techniques to Address Emotions on the Frontlines (5/11/20) | AHA
- Resources for Hospitals to Support Frontline Staff BH (5/6/20) | AHA
- Participate in Study on COVID-19 Mental Health Impact on Health Care Workers (4/29/20) | NIH
- STAR Guidance & Instructions (4/3/20) | DSHS/TDEM
Miscellaneous
- DFWHC announces 5 minutes of silence on Sept. 3 (8/30/21) | DFWHC
- Musicians On Call Holiday Concert (12/10/20) | AHA
- Thank You Caregiver Rate at Marriott Hotels (12/9/20)
- Report on Federal COVID-19 Response & Recovery Efforts (6/25/20) | GAO
- Congressional Whitepaper on Preparing for Next Pandemic (6/9/20) | U.S. Senate HELP Cmte
- Hospital Preparedness Program Provider Contact List (3/30/20) | DSHS