Updates & Analysis

In this update:  COVID-19 Response Pfizer Asks FDA for EUA for Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11 White House Announces Investment in Covid-19 Rapid Tests, FDA Grants EUA for FlowFlex OMB Publishes Guidance on Federal Vaccine Mandate Exemptions AstraZeneca Applies for EUA for Long-Acting Antibody Treatment J&J Requests FDA Authorization for Booster Shots Administration NIH Director…

On September 24th, Public Health Solutions, on behalf of the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released a Concept Paper outlining a future Request for Proposals (RFP) that will fund services delivered to children and youth (age 5-21) and their families who reside in NYC Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates CMS to Pay for Covid-19 Booster Shots CDC Issues Advisory Recommending Covid-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Women OCR Releases Guidance on HIPAA Protections and Covid-19 Vaccinations Regulatory Biden Administration Issues Second Part of Surprise Billing Rule HHS Opens PRF Round 4 Applications and Round 3 Reconsiderations HHS Awards $1 Billion to…

On September 30th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for Phase Three of the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (SHCFTP III). Like the previous two phases of this program, SHCFTP III awards will support capital…

On September 21st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for community-based organizations to develop and implement high-impact HIV prevention programs for the following populations: Category A: Young (13-34 years) men of color who have sex with men and their partners, regardless of age, gender, and race/ethnicity; or …

On September 16th, the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of comprehensive medical and dental services to youth who are in ACS’ care in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The goals of the RFP are to: Ensure an enhanced continuum of medical and dental care…

In this update:  COVID-19 Response FDA, CDC Approve Pfizer Boosters for 65+ and High-Risk Individuals Biden Administration to Purchase 500 Million Vaccines for Global Distribution Pfizer and BioNTech Release Results in Covid-19 Vaccine Trial for Kids 5 to 11 J&J Releases Vaccine and Booster Effectiveness Data CMS Launches New Medicare.gov Feature to Compare Nursing Homes…

The New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) announced in a Request for Applications (RFA) the availability of up to $9 million in State funding for the following housing programs: Access to Home: $1 million Access to Home for Heroes (Veterans): $5 million Access to Home for Medicaid Recipients:…

In this update:  COVID-19 Response CDC Releases Three Studies on Vaccines and Delta Variant FDA Vaccine Panel Considers Covid-19 Booster Shot Plan Today NIH Awards $470 Million to NYU for RECOVER “Long Covid” Research Initiative Legislative House Committees Complete Markup of Build Back Better Act Regulatory CMS Administrator to Hold National Stakeholder Call Today (12:30pm)…

On September 8th, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a concept paper outlining a proposed Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of recreation and socialization services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Services will be provided to individuals with…

In this update:  Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Updates HHS to Distribute $17 Billion through Phase 4 of PRF and Additional $8.5 Billion to Rural Providers HHS Releases Calculation Details for Phase 3 of PRF HHS Provides 60-Day Grace Period for First PRF Reporting NYC DOHMH and MCOs to Reimburse Providers for Counseling Unvaccinated Medicaid and…

In this update:  COVID-19 Response President Biden Announces Additional Vaccine Requirements in Covid-19 Action Plan HHS Expands PREP Act Declaration for Monoclonal Antibody Administration Administration Biden Administration Releases Pandemic Preparedness Plan Legislative House Committees Begin Considering Build Back Better Reconciliation Legislation Regulatory HHS Releases Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices CMS Announces $452 Million for…