The extended unemployment benefits and $1,400 direct payments that are part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 signed into law by President Biden on March 11 have gained much attention. But the new law contains several other provisions aimed at making health insurance more affordable for millions of people with lower and moderate incomes, […]
The latest $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes several provisions advantageous to healthcare providers but will leave them to face significant Medicare spending cuts in the future. Passed by the House yesterday, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will funnel $8.5 billion to reimburse rural healthcare providers for expenses and lost revenues attributable […]
The COVID-19 relief bill the House passed Wednesday is a major win for various sectors in the healthcare industry, and includes the biggest update to the Affordable Care Act since it was enacted 11 years ago this month. The $1.9 trillion American Relief Plan was approved by a party line vote of 220-211, having made […]