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 The new allocation will take into account financial losses and
changes in operating expenses caused by the coronavirus, the agency
said, adding that providers that have already received relief fund
payments can also apply for more funds.
Providers who have recently begun practice and behavioral health
providers grappling with a surge in mental health and substance
abuse issues since the virus outbreak can also apply.
The move comes as prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depressive
disorders surged in the second quarter compared to a year ago,
according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
report https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm.
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Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. government has announced billions of
dollars in support for hospitals and medical providers to meet the increased
expenses from rising COVID-19 cases and to cover lost revenues due to suspension
of medical procedures and routine visits.
The HHS has already issued over $100 billion in relief funding to providers
through prior distributions.
(Reporting by Manojna Maddipatla in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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