In a previous article, we discussed Georgia’s announcement to award over $217 million to eligible healthcare facilities as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), which was signed into law by Congress on March 11,...more
The Health Resources & Services Administration (“HRSA”) has allowed Provider Relief Fund (“Fund”) recipients who failed to timely report on use of Funds, but still retained them, to request to report late. We previously...more
The initial phase of Provider Relief Funds (“Funds”) was distributed in April 2020, and since then, many providers have been playing catch up. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently addressed two...more
Georgia assisted living communities and personal care homes will be eligible for up to $100,000 of grant funding to reimburse COVID-related expenses. Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced he will award over $217 million...more
5/4/2022
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As of March 9, 2021, the United States House of Representatives was continuing work to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), the Biden Administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. ...more
Healthcare providers that received Provider Relief Funds (“Funds”) from the Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) have anticipated an initial February 15, 2021 deadline for reporting on the use of Funds. However,...more
While the release of Provider Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has dwindled in the last month, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has continued to issue new FAQs on a more limited basis. On December...more
Health care providers have seen a steady stream of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) updates from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). In exciting news, on December 16, 2020, HHS announced that it completed the review...more
As long-term care facilities and other health care providers turn their attention and efforts to COVID-19 vaccination, many have inquired about the ability to use Provider Relief Funding (“Funding”) for vaccine-related costs....more
Many healthcare providers were pleased to review the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) October 22, 2020 press release, which updates existing relief fund reporting requirements and expands funding eligibility. The...more
Healthcare providers, including assisted living facilities and nursing homes, that have undergone a recent change of ownership (CHOW) have had unique challenges as federal and state agencies have rolled out COVID-19 funding...more
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has shed light on certain reporting requirements related to Provider Relief Funds (“PRF”) through its release of the “Final Reporting Data Elements.” ...more
Private-pay assisted living providers may be able to take a sigh of relief as they can now submit an application for the $18 Billion Phase 2 General Distribution. On September 1, the Department of Health & Human Services...more
As previously reported, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued Provider Relief Funds in multiple tranches. One of the largest tranches—$20 billion of the initial $50 billion general distribution—will be...more
While much of the COVID-19 testing has been done by government and private dedicated laboratories, many providers in the acute and long-term care space are moving towards providing their own CLIA-waived tests. ...more
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) extended the application deadline for the Medicaid tranche of Provider Relief Funds. The deadline, which was July 20, 2020, has been extended to Monday, August 3, 2020. ...more
In this article, we update our previous article related to state COVID-19 funding efforts and examine continued developments across the country. In particular these funding opportunities offer welcome relief for those on the...more
As discussed in previous articles, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has disbursed significant funding to many provider types. Certain providers on the front lines have been largely left out, including...more
Provider relief funds have been distributed primarily to Medicare-certified programs to date. Medicaid providers that do not participate in Medicare are bearing most if not all of the same expenses and losses as Medicare...more
The Department of Health & Human Services continues to release significant updates with respect to provider relief funds. Given the critical need for the funds and the likely government audits down the road, providers should...more
HHS Announces Allocation of Initial $100 Billion - The initial $30 billion disbursement from HHS to health care providers across the country was a part of a much larger $100 billion fund. HHS announced an outline of planned...more
This article is one in a series related to the Medicare Relief Fund. As noted in a previous article, the new Attestation Portal is available to providers that receive Medicare relief funding. In this article, we review the...more
On March 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued new rules and waivers targeted at ensuring hospitals and health systems have sufficient capacity to handle the potential surges of COVID-19...more
Many Medicare providers awoke the morning of Friday April 10, 2020 to an influx of Medicare funds. The funds are a $30 billion portion of the $100 billion stimulus fund intended to provide relief to healthcare providers...more
Every healthcare and public health tool available is engaged in the fight against COVID-19. Few tools are more precious than beds, and perhaps no bed is more precious during this time than hospital beds, where the most sick...more