Category: Regulatory Review

By Capitol Associates, Inc.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director, Dr. Anthony Fauci believes the U.S. will have at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccines before the end of the year. He also believes we will have a few hundred million more vaccines by the beginning of 2021.

By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding providers of the June 3rd deadline to submit their cost report data for the second distribution from the Provider Relief Fund’s General Allocation. HHS is distributing $20 billion under this second distribution.

By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a new fact sheet to help state and local governments developing “alternate care sites” understand how to seek payments through CMS programs (Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP) for acute inpatient and outpatient care furnished at the site. Alternate care site is a broad term for any building or structure that is temporarily converted or newly erected for healthcare use.

By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Several prominent Republicans began discussing the party’s priorities for the next COVID-19 relief bill. White House Chief Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow said President Trump might support a “back to work bonus.” This bonus could replace or supplement the temporary increase to unemployment benefits. Versions of this proposal have been introduced by Republicans in the Senate. They believe maintaining the increased unemployment benefits could incentivize unemployed people to refrain from seeking employment.

By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published detailed guidelines for how to reopen businesses and schools. CDC Director Robert Redfield expressed confidence that the country is ready to begin reopening.