Federal Health Policy Update for Thursday, September 30

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Provider Relief Fund:  Applications Are Now Being Accepted The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has opened its portal for providers to apply for $25.5 billion in health care relief funds, including $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan resources for providers that serve rural patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program and $17 billion for Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 grants for a broad [...]