HHS Announces An Additional $20 Billion In Provider Relief Grants
- October 02, 2020
Reuters (10/1, Maddipatla) reports HHS “announced a fresh round of $20 billion funding for frontline healthcare providers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.” Reuters adds, “The new allocation will take into account financial losses and changes in operating expenses caused by the coronavirus, the agency said, adding that providers that have already received relief fund payments can also apply for more funds.”
Modern Healthcare (10/1, Cohrs, Subscription Publication) reports HHS will accept applications for the new provider relief grants beginning October 5. Modern Healthcare adds, “Unlike many prior distributions, healthcare providers will have to apply for additional funds and supply data about their financial situations to qualify.”