Budgeting
These are the only two states to implement a Basic Health Program, making them eligible.
Rural hospitals got less, though a study finds funding reached hospitals with a larger proportion of patients infected by COVID-19.
Operating cash flow margins for nonprofit hospitals fell to a median 7% in 2020.
CEO Nick Stefanizzi says that what's different, even from Haven, is that there are providers in these organizations.
The provisions would increase coverage for millions. House leaders indicate they want a decision this month.
Lobbies for doctors and dentists in California say insurers should foot the bill for pandemic expenses.
Clinical labor costs are up by an average of 8% per patient day, translating to $17 million in additional annual labor expenses.
One bright spot in the Moody's report shows rising nursing school enrollment, leading to a more robust long-term staffing pipeline.
Last year's increase was the smallest in decades and is seen as an anomaly, as many people deferred care and embraced telemedicine.
CDC said the funding will help personnel prevent infections more effectively, support rapid response and enhance laboratory capacity.