Coronavirus Update for Monday, February 22
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 2:45 p.m. on Monday, February 22. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS has updated its FAQ on Medicare COVID-19 billing issues with 13 new questions addressing [...]
Coronavirus Update for Friday, February 19
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, February 19. The White House The White House announced that it is increasing the vaccine supply sent weekly to states to 13.5 million [...]
NASH Unveils 2021 Advocacy Agenda
NASH has introduced its 2021 agenda. In the coming year, NASH will: Work to ensure that private safety-net hospitals receive the federal resources and regulatory assistance they need to help their low-income, medically underserved communities through the COVID-19 crisis. Advocate [...]
Coronavirus Update for Tuesday, February 16
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16. Department of Health and Human Services HHS has announced new staff appointments. They are: Office of the Secretary Sean McCluskie, Chief [...]
Coronavirus Update for Thursday, February 11
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 11. The White House The White House has announced the membership of its COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. See this White House [...]
Coronavirus Update for Tuesday, February 9
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS has updated its “COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Billing” document [...]
The New Administration’s Health Care Team
Becker’s Hospital Review has published a list of 35 officials who are currently part of the Biden administration’s health care team. Some are staff, some are appointments awaiting Senate confirmation, and some are serving on an interim basis until permanent [...]
Coronavirus Update for Friday, February 5
The following is the latest COVID-19 information from the federal government as of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5. NASH Advocacy This week NASH wrote to congressional leaders on behalf of private safety-net hospitals asking them to include in the [...]
Administration to Review Public Charge Rule
President Biden has ordered a review of the federal public charge rule. The controversial rule, which would limit immigration to the U.S. for people who might at some point become dependent on public aid programs, has been the subject of [...]
NASH Presents COVID-19 Relief Needs to Congress
The next COVID-19 relief bill should include more resources for the Provider Relief Fund, additional targeted funding for safety-net hospitals, help with staffing, an extension of the current moratorium on the Medicare sequestration, and forgiveness for safety-net hospitals for loans [...]
