FEMA Announces COVID-19 Public Assistance Incident Period Closure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced that all COVID-19 incident periods will close on May 11, 2023. [...]
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Coming to an End
On January 30th, 2023, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency [...]
CMS Announces End to Some COVID-19 Emergency Waivers for Nursing Facilities
CMS has implemented a combination of emergency waivers and regulations to provide the necessary flexibilities for nursing home providers [...]
FEMA Announces Final Deadlines for Requesting COVID-19 Public Assistance and Project Applications
FEMA has awarded more than $43 billion in reimbursement to eligible applicants since the start of the pandemic. Providers [...]
CMS 2022 Final Rules: 21 Key Takeaways
CY22 OPPS, ASC Payment System, MPFS, and Home Health PPS Final Rules On November 2, 2021, CMS released [...]
Vaccine Requirements Expanded for Providers: CMS Interim Rule to Follow
On September 9, 2021, CMS and the Biden Administration announced that the emergency regulation requiring vaccinations for nursing home [...]
HRSA Announces $25.5B in New Provider Funding & Reporting Grace Period
HRSA announced Friday morning that new funding is available to providers affected by COVID-19. Applications for funding open on [...]
Certified RHCs Eligible for Additional Federal COVID-19 Funding
Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan, HRSA is making available federal grant funding for CMS-certified Rural Health Clinics (“RHCs”). [...]
HRSA Reimbursement Available For Vaccine Administration
HRSA Reimbursement Available for Vaccine Administration to “Underinsured” Individuals HRSA is now reimbursing providers for vaccine administrations to underinsured [...]
American Rescue Plan: Additional COVID-19 Funding for FQHCs
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are eligible for additional COVID-19 funding under the American Rescue Plan. Available grants support [...]