HRSA Unveils New Funding to Build Health Workforce

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In response to the escalating demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the context of home health care, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently unveiled a new initiative, with funding exceeding $100 million, to fortify and augment the existing nursing workforce. This move by […]

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HRSA Unveils New Funding to Build Health Workforce

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In response to the escalating demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the context of home health care, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently unveiled a new initiative, with funding exceeding $100 million, to fortify and augment the existing nursing workforce. This strategic […]

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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is open from Saturday, July 1 to Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Providers who received one or more PRF (General or Targeted) and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from January 1 […]

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Legislation to Address Nursing Shortage Introduced in Congress

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Legislation has been introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives seeking to help alleviate the nursing shortage. Led by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Tom Tillis (R-NC) and Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Young Kim (R-CA), the National Nursing Workforce Center Act (S. 1150/H.R. 2411) aims to address the nursing shortage by […]

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The Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal is Now Open!

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Reporting Period 4 The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is now open for Reporting Period 4 (RP4). Providers who received a PRF (General or Targeted) and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payment(s), exceeding $10,000 in the aggregate, from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 are required to report on their use of funds during RP4. The […]

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Admin Announces New $350 Million Initiative to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced a new $350 million initiative for HRSA-supported health centers to increase COVID-19 vaccines in their communities, with a specific focus on underserved populations. This funding will support health centers administering updated COVID-19 vaccines through mobile, drive-up, walk-up, […]

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Provider Relief Fund: Extended Deadline to Submit Request to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances

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The deadline for providers to request to submit a late Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 2 (RP2) report has been extended to May 18th at 11:59 pm ET. Providers may submit a request if certain extenuating circumstances prevented them from submitting their RP2 report by the initial deadline (March 31, 2022). Requests to submit a late report […]

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Provider Relief Fund: Extended Deadline to Submit Request to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances

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The deadline for providers to request to submit a late Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 2 (RP2) report has been extended to May 18th at 11:59 pm ET. Providers may submit a request if certain extenuating circumstances prevented them from submitting their RP2 report by the initial deadline (March 31, 2022). Requests to submit a late report […]

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HRSA Announces Opportunity for Providers to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances

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Yesterday, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced an opportunity for providers to submit a Request to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances for Reporting Period 1. Some providers have informed the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that extenuating circumstances prevented them from submitting a completed Provider Relief Fund (PRF) report in Reporting […]

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HRSA Announces Opportunity for Providers to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances

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Yesterday, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced an opportunity for providers to submit a Request to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances for Reporting Period 1. Some providers have informed the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that extenuating circumstances prevented them from submitting a completed Provider Relief Fund (PRF) report in Reporting […]

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Reminder: March 31 deadline to report on period 2 provider relief payments

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Health care providers who received Provider Relief Fund payments exceeding $10,000 total between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2020, must report to the Health Resources and Services Administration by March 31 on how they used those funds or face enforcement actions such as repayment or exclusion from receiving or retaining future PRF payments. The deadline to use […]

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Reminder: March 31 deadline to report on period 2 provider relief payments

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Health care providers who received Provider Relief Fund payments exceeding $10,000 total between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2020, must report to the Health Resources and Services Administration by March 31 on how they used those funds or face enforcement actions such as repayment or exclusion from receiving or retaining future PRF payments. The deadline […]

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