$200 Million for Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce

Angie SzumlinskiNews

On June 18, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services awarded 59 jurisdictions with $200 million to bolster support and enhance  the disease intervention specialists (DIS) workforce. These awards represent the initial funding of the $1.13 billion investment being made over the next five years, consistent with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and will …

Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements

Angie SzumlinskiNews

On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted a notice of reporting requirements concerning post-payments. Has your facility received one or more payments exceeding $10,000 though the Health Resources and Services Administration Provider Relief Fund? This notice may apply to you! Please note that this update replaces the last requirements updated on January 15, 2021. …