Wednesday, April 1 Recap
Note – We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found on the COVID-19 Resource Center page of Hall Render’s website.
Major Hospital Associations Provide Recommendations to HHS on Distribution of Stimulus Funds
- In a letter sent to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, the American Hospital Association (“AHA”) outlined its recommendations for disbursement of the $100 billion allocated for health care providers by the CARES Act, which includes call for immediate direct payments to hospitals through Medicare Administrative Contractors.
- The Federation of American Hospitals also submitted a letter outlining its principles and recommendations for distributing the resources allocated in the CARES Act.
DOL Issues Temporary Rule on New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA Implementation
- The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to new provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (second stimulus bill).
From the FDA
- The FDA released a Medical Devices and COVID-19 Pandemic resource page. FDA also launched a “Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance” page.
- The FDA announced “Updated Information for Human Cell, Tissue, or Cellular or Tissue-based Product (“HCT/P”) Establishments Regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic”.
Congressional Outlook
- The House and Senate remain in recess until at least April 20.
- Preliminary discussions about a fourth stimulus bill continue.
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