Friday, May 15 Recap
Our Federal Advocacy Team is dedicated to providing frequent COVID-19 updates as they develop. Going forward, these updates will be distributed as developments warrant instead of nightly. These updates along with other resources can be found on the COVID-19 Resource Center page of Hall Render’s website.
Note – we believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time.
CMS Issues COVID-19 Medicaid Managed Care Plan Guidance
- CMS issued guidance for states to temporarily allow COVID-19-related modifications in provider payment methodologies and capitation rates under Medicaid managed care plans.
CMS Updates Medicare Provider FAQ
- CMS updated the Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Medicare Providers. New material is found on page 40.
Congressional Outlook
- At the time of this writing, the House was poised to pass the $3 trillion HEROES Act largely along party lines. The measure would add $100 billion more for hospitals and other health care providers through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, along with other provisions intended to help the health care industry.
- Senate Republicans have already indicated the bill will not be taken up in that body. Even if it did, the White House today issued a formal veto threat against the measure. Many of its provisions, especially those related to health care, are expected to pass as part of smaller bills in the future.
From the FDA
- The FDA issued a news release on the possible accuracy concerns with the Abbott ID NOW Point-of-Care Test.
- The FDA issued an update to its guidance for pharmacy compounders that experience shortages of the personal protective equipment.
Trump Administration Announces Details on “Operation Warp Speed”
- The Trump Administration announced details of Operation Warp Speed, the administration’s national program to accelerate the development, manufacturing and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics (medical countermeasures).
CDC Issues Health Advisory on Pediatric Condition Related to COVID-19
- The CDC issued a health advisory on a COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
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