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04.10.20

HHS Begins to Distribute $30 Billion of the $100 Billion CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136, signed into law on March 27, included $100 billion in Public Health and Social Service Emergency Fund appropriations to be distributed by grants or other payment mechanisms to healthcare providers for expenses or ...


04.09.20

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule on Medicare/Medicaid Policy in Response to COVID-19 Interim Final Rule

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule with comment period outlining new flexibilities to pre-existing Medicare and Medicaid payment policies and provider regulations in the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).


04.09.20

CARES Paycheck Protection Loan Guidance for Small Healthcare Organizations/Physician Practices

Due to the economic uncertainty and disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) to provide relief for small businesses that are undergoing extreme challenges.


04.06.20

HHS Grants New Flexibility for Business Associates to Use PHI for Public Health and Health Oversight

On April 2, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a public notice (the Notice) stating that the department will not impose penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) on business associates that use or disclose protected health ...