Policy and Legislation
The guidance is meant to assist states in leveraging federal resources to enhance equity in Medicaid beneficiaries' access to HCBS services.
The group cited concerns including reduced data tracking and heightened risk of infection among frontline healthcare workers.
Famed digital health pioneer Eric Topol called the term “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections “so off the mark.”
The White House expects the move will create jobs that will support vaccinations, testing, contact tracing and community outreach.
Misuse can result in administrative burdens for providers and delay needed medical intervention, the bill's authors said.
Cigna says it expects demand for virtual care, especially for behavioral health services, to remain high post-pandemic.
Not all of the money allocated to date has been distributed, and what has may not have been fully utilized by the recipients.
The funds will be used to provide services and emergency supplies, such as diapers, food, water and hand sanitizer.
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The provider relief funds have been a lifeline for hospitals and health systems during the pandemic, AHA said.