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06.16.20

Navigating FDA’s Wave of Enforcement Discretion Policies: Device Availability in the Era of COVID-19

Using the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken enormous steps in the last two months to promote vaccine and therapy development and availability, as well as facilitate availability of diagnostic tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment ...


06.16.20

Manatt Provides Recommendations to State of New Jersey Following Rapid Review of Nursing Homes

Based on an intensive three-week review commissioned by New Jersey, the report outlines a set of actionable proposals for the state to reduce the impact of future COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and strengthen the state’s long-term care (LTC) system.


06.15.20

Emergence From COVID-19: Imperatives for Health System Leaders

In a new briefing, Manatt examines the challenges health system leaders are facing throughout COVID-19, imperatives for moving forward & actionable recommendations.


06.11.20

HRSA Issues Guidance Expediting 340B Eligibility for Patients of New Hospital Outpatient Clinics

In a frequently asked question (FAQ) published late last week, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) indicated that patients of certain offsite outpatient clinics of hospitals that participate in the prescription drug pricing program established under Section 340B of the federal ...


06.11.20

HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Payments for Medicaid Providers, Hot Spot & Safety Net Hospitals

On June 9, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced its latest allocations of the $175 billion Provider Relief Fund, including approximately $15 billion for Medicaid providers that do not bill Medicare (predominantly outpatient providers), $10 billion for safety net hospitals ...


06.09.20

COVID-19 Prompts Expanded Telehealth Reimbursement for FQHCs and RHCs

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create barriers to in-person care, there has been increased focus on enabling the delivery of healthcare services through telehealth.


06.04.20

COVID-19 State Resource Guide: Leveraging Federal and State Authorities to Ensure LTSS Access

Populations who use long-term services and supports (LTSS) are particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and experiencing severe cases due to their age or because they are living with one or more chronic conditions.


06.04.20

LTC and COVID-19: Responding to Today’s Crisis, Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges

The nation’s nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation centers and home care providers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis.


06.03.20

Telehealth Boom Times During COVID-19: Implications for Pharma

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “the doctor will see you now” has taken on a whole new meaning. More than ever, being seen by the doctor now involves looking into a screen of some kind.


05.27.20

FEMA Public Assistance Program: COVID-19 Update

As described in our recent article setting forth the Basics of FEMA Public Assistance Program Funding for the COVID-19 Pandemic, national emergency and disaster declarations have made federal Disaster Relief Funds available for “Emergency Protective Measures” taken to protect the public ...