09.21.20
On September 16, 2020, the Trump Administration issued, for the first time, a planning framework for allocation and distribution of an eventual COVID‑19 vaccine (the Federal Distribution Strategy).
09.16.20
As COVID-19 cases began to climb in Florida, the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) commissioned Manatt to study the impact of COVID-19 on Florida hospitals’ financial position.
09.15.20
In the latest election year action to address politically salient concerns with high drug costs, President Trump on Sunday signed an “Executive Order on Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America First.”
09.14.20
Last month, both parties held their 2020 conventions. In addition to the pageantry associated with formally nominating the presidential candidate, conventions have traditionally served as a time to solidify the party platform ahead of the election.
09.10.20
Section 1115 of the Social Security Act permits states to waive certain Medicaid statutory requirements through demonstration projects that advance state policy priorities and test innovations in their Medicaid programs.
09.08.20
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued ongoing announcements and updates with respect to the Provider Relief Fund—that is, the $175 billion in direct-to-provider funding authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the ...
09.01.20
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking serious health and economic consequences on children and families.
08.26.20
The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, as evidenced by the 300,000 new U.S. cases reported over the past seven days.
08.19.20
Expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic has been critical to maintaining continuity of care and enabling providers to connect with patients virtually during a time when in-person interactions raise the risk of infection.
08.18.20
Over the past few weeks, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued press releases and accompanying guidance announcing that providers.