Congress likely to move on key healthcare issues such as COVID-19 relief, physician fee schedule cuts...
By
Liza Berger
Nov 03, 2020
The election may be the big news today, but Congress has plenty of headlines to make in the coming weeks. Among the work that awaits them: passing a COVID-19 stimulus package and acting on proposed physician...
Four state Medicaid programs receive EHR matching funds
Sep 16, 2010
Medicaid programs in four states will receive stimulus funds for planning activities to implement electronic health record incentive programs.
HHS awards funding for research into effective therapies and services for the disabled
May 10, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has allocated stimulus funding for research projects that will attempt to determine the effectiveness of disability services, including rehabilitation services.
Government to give nearly $1.2 billion in grants for electronic health record adoption
Aug 21, 2009
The U.S. government plans to release nearly $1.2 billion in stimulus grants next year to help healthcare providers set up and use electronic health records.
GAO: Medicaid money, other stimulus funding not being used properly
Jul 09, 2009
So far, states have received roughly $29 billion in stimulus funds, more than 90% of which is supposed to go to Medicaid and a fund for education, public safety and other services. But according to a new...