As explained in our prior alert, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering certain Medicare providers an additional opportunity to apply—by August 28, 2020—for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) distributions from its Phase 2 General Distribution (Phase 2). HHS' original Continue Reading
New COVID-19 Liability Protections on the Way for Tennessee Businesses
Yesterday, the Tennessee Senate and House each passed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act (Act), which now heads to Gov. Lee's desk for signature. The Act provides Tennessee businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, health care providers, and other individuals and entities with significant Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 08.12.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
SBA and Treasury Publish New PPP Guidance, Delineate Loan Forgiveness Appeal Procedures
Late on August 11, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department published new, limited guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness: PPP FAQ updates and PPP loan forgiveness FAQ updates. The SBA also published an interim final Continue Reading
Significant Liability Protections Now in Effect for Georgia Health Care Providers
Effective August 7, 2020, the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (GCPBSA) protects health care providers and facilities and other commercial businesses from COVID-19 exposure claims occurring on or before July 14, 2021. In particular, the GCPBSA precludes legal liability for COVID-19 Continue Reading
HHS Offers Certain Providers a Second Opportunity to Receive General Distribution Funding
On July 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an opportunity for certain Medicare providers, who missed the chance to apply for additional Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments from the $20 billion portion of the $50 billion Phase 1 General Distribution, to be Continue Reading
Finally! Initial PPP Loan FAQs Released
This afternoon, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department published a set of frequently asked questions concerning forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new FAQs represent the first substantive guidance on PPP loan forgiveness since late Continue Reading
HHS Establishes Deadline for Use of Provider Relief Fund Distributions
Late on July 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published guidance establishing a July 31, 2021, deadline for providers to fully expend their Provider Relief Fund distributions. Just last week, HHS announced initial reporting requirements for recipients of general Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 07.29.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
SAMHSA Issues Final Rule Updating Substance Use Disorder Privacy Regulations, But Further Updates Are on the Way
Earlier this month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule implementing updates to 42 C.F.R Part 2 (Part 2), the federal regulations governing the privacy of substance use disorder (SUD) Continue Reading