June 1, 2020

HHS is delivering $10,866,010 from the Provider Relief Fund to tribal hospitals, clinics, and urban health centers

Author: Peter Hoffman

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is delivering $10,866,010 from the Provider Relief Fund to support the tribal response to COVID-19 in Michigan. Nationally, $500 million in payments from the Provider Relief Fund went to the Indian Health Service (IHS) and tribal hospitals, clinics, and urban health centers.
The pandemic has disproportionately impacted IHS providers and programs. Many such providers have experienced significantly increased need for personal protective equipment (