Not to be confused with the $100 billion in Provider Relief Funds established as grants to healthcare providers through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Congress also broadened the access to the Medicare Accelerated/Advanced Payment Program (AAPP) as a tool to address financial concerns associated with reduced cash flow during the pandemic.
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Morgan Lewis is staying informed on all of the developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our healthcare team continues to follow developments, producing a number of publications and webinars to help keep our healthcare industry readers informed.
Our telecommunications, media, and technology group prepared a LawFlash discussing two programs that the Federal Communications Commission established on March 31 to help eligible healthcare providers purchase and deploy telehealth technology. The programs provide immediate relief for telehealth and healthcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and aim to improve telehealth outcomes over the longer term.