HRSA Tweaks COVID Cash Reporting for Rural Docs—Comments Welcome
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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HRSA wants your thoughts on updating how rural healthcare providers report their COVID-19 relief funds from the Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan. This update affects rural healthcare folks who got money to help during the pandemic and aims to make reporting easier and clearer. Comments are open now before the final rules are set, so jump in and help shape the process!
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