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On Thursday, October 29, HHS made the most substantial revisions to its Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions document to date, adding or modifying 61 FAQs and deleting 78. Many of the deletions are related to the new or modified FAQs, as well as the updated Reporting Guidelines issued October 22, which we addressed here.... READ MORE

The federal and state responses to COVID-19 have resulted in a dizzying and ever-evolving array of executive orders, waivers, flexibilities, emergency declarations and enforcement discretion (collectively referred to as, “regulatory flexibilities”) that significantly change the rules governing health care providers. Although regulatory flexibilities and relief funds are in part intended to shield frontline responders... READ MORE

HHS launched a wide-ranging new CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application User Guide website (“User Guide Website”) and nine‑page FAQ document to assist Providers with navigating the new Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal (“Payment Portal”) that went live on Friday, April 24. More information on the Payment Portal, the information Providers are required to... READ MORE