Additional Details Regarding $50 Billion Provider Relief Fund General Distributions
Posted May 13, 2020 in Corporate and Taxation, Firm News, Health Law ,
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In addition to relief provided to small businesses, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Act earmarked $100 billion for health care providers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced April 10 that an initial outlay of $30 billion would be distributed directly to physicians, group practices and hospitals.
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