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Fourth Time’s a Charm? HHS Amends CARES Act Reporting Guidance…Again
On June 11, 2021, HHS amended its reporting timeline for providers who received more than $10,000 in aggregate payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and …..
Navigating HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program: The 5 Basics that Providers Should Know
Five Critical Things Providers Should Know Regarding HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program Although it has been more than a year since HHS declared a public health emergency, providers are still struggling …..
Third Time’s a Charm? HHS Amends CARES Act Reporting Guidance … Again
On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amended its reporting timeline for providers who received more than $10,000 in aggregate payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security …..
Is Your Hospital Ready for the Price Transparency Rule?
Starting Jan. 1, 2021, CMS will require hospitals to publicly list their standard charges available in multiple consumer-friendly formats. The stated goal of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule under Section 2718(e) of the Public Health …..
HHS Amended CARES Act Reporting Requirements . . . Again
On Oct. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amended the provider reporting requirements to increase flexibility by rolling back restrictions it imposed on what would be considered “lost revenue” under …..
HHS Issues Reporting Requirement Guidance for General and Targeted Distributions
While providers have welcomed the vitally important general and targeted Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments to cover COVID-19 related expenses and lost revenues, providers also have been waiting for the U.S. Department of Health and …..