Audits of Provider Relief Funding Under the CARES Act | Practical Law

Audits of Provider Relief Funding Under the CARES Act | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing audits of health care providers who received Provider Relief Funds (PRF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This Note explains the funding designed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in April 2020 to help providers cover health-care-related expenses and lost revenue due to COVID-19. This Note describes the different types of PRF distributions, their terms and conditions, the application and attestation process, and reporting requirements. It provides guidance to recipients and their counsel about how to prepare for the HHS audits. The audits will cover PRF distributions for false or incorrect statements in provider applications, attestations, and reports as well as misuse of the PRF money. This Note describes potential False Claims Act liability for false statements and misuse of PRF funds and is based on federal law.

Audits of Provider Relief Funding Under the CARES Act

Practical Law Practice Note w-030-9378 (Approx. 20 pages)

Audits of Provider Relief Funding Under the CARES Act

by Practical Law Health Care
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing audits of health care providers who received Provider Relief Funds (PRF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This Note explains the funding designed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in April 2020 to help providers cover health-care-related expenses and lost revenue due to COVID-19. This Note describes the different types of PRF distributions, their terms and conditions, the application and attestation process, and reporting requirements. It provides guidance to recipients and their counsel about how to prepare for the HHS audits. The audits will cover PRF distributions for false or incorrect statements in provider applications, attestations, and reports as well as misuse of the PRF money. This Note describes potential False Claims Act liability for false statements and misuse of PRF funds and is based on federal law.