The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Uninsured Program (UIP), which reimbursed providers for provision of COVID-19 related services to uninsured individuals, paid out more than $24.5 billion in claims....more
8/18/2023
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On July 13, 2023 the Office of Audit Services of the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released the long-awaited audit (A-02-21-01013) of the Health Resources and Services Administration...more
Session #1: State of the Healthcare Industry Effective Compliance Plans and Enforcement Trends -
In their discussion of compliance program effectiveness and enforcement, attorneys Kolarik and Waltz and Ms. Sumner...more
2/23/2023
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One Health Resources and Services Administration program, “COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement to Health Care Providers and Facilities for Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Administration for the Uninsured,” has been a huge source of...more
4/8/2022
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On March 15, 2022, the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announced that the Uninsured Program will stop accepting claims for COVID-19 testing and treatment on March 22, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET due to lack of...more
Demand for COVID-19 tests, including over-the-counter at-home tests, has soared with the surge of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. However, health care providers, employers, and individuals have lacked clarity on if...more
Laboratory testing is a key factor in identifying or diagnosing COVID-19 patients, including during the asymptomatic phase, and determining appropriate treatment. With respect to COVID-19, laboratory testing is also critical...more