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House Dems carve out $100B for providers in latest attempt at COVID-19 relief package

Dive Brief: House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a $ 3 trillion relief bill, dubbed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, that allocates $ 100 billion for provider reimbursement (with certain documentation) and creates special enrollment periods for Medicare and Affordable Care Act plans.  The House could vote on the bill as… Read More »

Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff deserve extra £29 a day, Lib Dems say

Front-line NHS staff should be given an extra £29-a-day reward for their service during the coronavirus pandemic, the Lib Dems have said. Health and care staff could receive a financial bonus like that given to military personnel on active duty, the party suggested. Acting leader Sir Ed Davey said Downing Street should consider creating a… Read More »