Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is working to coordinate information from multiple sources and partners during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We encourage everyone to seek information directly from reliable sources, many of which are linked below.

News

HHS Is Releasing $2 Billion More in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Support Health Care Providers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

On January 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the distribution of approximately $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments to health care providers who have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  HRSA publicly released the Phase 4 payment methodology in September, making it available to providers during the application period.  In all, more than 74,000 providers in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and eight territories will receive Phase 4 payments.  Read more here.

HHS Is Releasing $9 Billion in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Support Health Care Providers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund Requirements: The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revised its post-payment reporting requirements related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).  If you received funding under this program during the Covid-19 pandemic, please see this important information related to reporting.  Updated FAQs and other information on the PRF can be found here.

HHS Announces the Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

OSHA Issues Recommendations for Safety in Healthcare Workplaces

Provider Relief in the New American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

President Biden’s COVID-19 Related Executive Actions

FDA: COVID-19 Vaccines

CDC: Vaccines

ACA signs on with AMA and 70+ other healthcare organizations in favor of waiving budget neutrality requirements (PDF)

Homeland Security Lists Chiropractors as ‘Essential’

Statements from the ACA Board of Governors

Statements from ACA and Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA)

Guidance from CDC

ACA suggests doctors of chiropractic remain up to date with public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with regard to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The following links are particularly useful, and will be updated as the situation develops and more information is available:

General Information and Fact Sheets

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American Red Cross

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