Senate Agreement on COVID-19 Legislative and Funding Package

March 25, 2020 — Alexandria, VA – Today, the Senate reached agreement on a legislative package that includes critical funding to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) that AMGA members need to care for patients during this public health emergency. AMGA members are on the frontlines of combatting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and any shortage of crucial supplies, such as N95 masks, will compromise their ability to treat patients and prevent further spread of the virus. AMGA’s membership is ready to work with federal, state, and local officials to obtain these needed supplies as soon as possible.

The Senate package also includes $100 billion for healthcare providers to respond to COVID-19. H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and an accompanying emergency appropriations package provides funding to cover lost revenues that result from this pandemic. AMGA members are working diligently to treat their patients while keeping their providers and community as safe as possible.

As part of their COVID-19 response, AMGA members have cancelled their elective surgeries and procedures and are encouraging their patients to stay home. The CARES Act recognizes the significant financial challenges this creates for group practices and integrated health systems.

Read the full press release here.