About Covid-19
COVID DATA TRACKER WEEKLY REVIEW From the CDC: “As of August 24, 2022, the current 7-day moving average of daily new cases (90,676) decreased 6.7% compared with the previous 7-day moving average (97,184). A total of 93,777,133 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the United States as of August 24, 2022.”
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen Covid relief funds “The Secret Service said Friday that it has recovered $286 million in Covid relief funds that were meant for small businesses but were siphoned off by fraudsters using thousands of stolen or fake identities.
The conspirators used fake identities to apply for Covid relief funds known as Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and created 15,000 accounts at Green Dot Bank, an online institution in Texas, to try to access the money using debit cards. Green Dot notified the Secret Service when it discovered suspicious accounts, and the EIDL money was returned to the Small Business Administration, which had administered the relief funds.”
About health insurance/insurers
CMS indefinitely delays controversial radiation oncology model The Biden administration has finalized a rule that indefinitely delays the controversial radiation oncology payment model, which generated significant pushback from providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule… surrounding the payment model that intended to reimburse oncology practices and outpatient sites for a total episode of care. It would also develop site-neutral payments for certain radiation therapies.”