Policy · 116th Congress
Medical providers hope emergency funds, waivers stay in place
They’ll receive another $10 billion through a suspension of the 2 percent Medicare budget sequester from May 1 through the end of the year.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Trump throws ‘wrecking ball’ across federal inspectors general
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Policy · 116th Congress
White House preparedness for pandemic threat has faltered across four presidencies
[jwp-video n=”1″] For years while he was a professor and department chair at the National War College, Larsen argued for expanding the curriculum beyond the core subjects that make up the “DIME
Policy · 116th Congress
Government plans to pay hospitals for COVID-19 care for uninsured
[jwp-video n=”1″] Azar said the administration’s proposal would be better for uninsured people than allowing them to sign up for coverage in a special enrollment period.
Policy · 116th Congress
Less than 10 percent of the N95 masks requested have been received by 5 states
Since the novel coronavirus was first detected in the District of Columbia about a month ago, the city has requested more than 1 million N95 masks from the national stockpile.
Policy · 116th Congress
Medicaid enrollment will likely increase because of COVID-19, experts say
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage refers to a state’s matching rate from the federal government.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals plan ventilator substitutes as shortage looms
[jwp-video n=”1″] Six specialty care groups released a statement last week warning about the dangers of using a ventilator for multiple patients, saying that should only be used in the most
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP turns back unaccompanied children, citing COVID-19 fears
[jwp-video n=”1″] “When minors are encountered without adult family members, CBP works closely with their home countries to transfer them to the custody of government officials and reunite them
White House · 116th Congress
Trump invokes Defense Production Act
produce ventilators, but Trump made it clear in two separate tweets Friday that he was dissatisfied with the speed, and The New York Times reported Thursday that the administration was concerned about a $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Billions in stimulus bill would aid hospitals, schools and public transit
. $1 billion for the Defense Production Act implemented by President Donald Trump to ramp up production of protective equipment, ventilators and other medical supplies. $1 billion to the Indian Health
Congress · 116th Congress
Prisons and courts get coronavirus help in Senate relief bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] The highly contagious virus is already at the door of some prisons and sparking changes.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bill gives Fed direct loan funds with few strings
The recipient intends to restore at least 90 percent of workforce that existed on Feb. 1, 2020, and restore all compensation and benefits to workers within 4 months of the end of Health and Human Services
Congress · 116th Congress
10 highlights from the coronavirus stimulus package
[jwp-video n=”1″] Jacob Fischler, Jessica Wehrman, Bridget Bowman, Paul M. Krawzak, Ellyn Ferguson, Doug Sword, Todd Ruger, Andrew Clevenger and Chris Marquette contributed to this report.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump suggests ‘critical’ workers return, despite virus exposure
[jwp-video n=”1″] CDC recommends that asymptomatic people with a risk of developing COVID-19 self-isolate.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek Medicaid flexibilities due to COVID-19 emergency
[jwp-video n=”1″] Earliest adopters Florida was the first state to seek and be approved for a waiver on March 17, but other states soon followed suit.
Policy · 116th Congress
Telehealth visits surge along with coronavirus cases
“The No. 1 ask was, ‘Do you have any recommendations for a telehealth solution?’” Stephan said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats want bigger coronavirus appropriation in Senate bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said the aid to hospitals in the bill is less than Democrats want.
Policy · 116th Congress
States, schools work on health worker shortage due to virus
[jwp-video n=”1″] Utilizing existing professionals Medical students, residents and pharmacists are all looking at ways to increase their involvement in combating the pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Cut off from public, campaigns must get creative to remain viable
[jwp-video n=”1″] And both parties have accused opposing campaigns of inappropriately using the crisis to raise money by including donation links in emails about the coronavirus.