FEMA reimburses Connecticut hospital $2.6M for pandemic supply costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency benchmarked $2.64 million for Danbury (Conn.) Hospital to reimburse supply costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and “providing food delivery for hospital staff unable to leave the facility during self-quarantine/isolation.”

Advertisement

FEMA has reimbursed Connecticut more than $649 million so far for “pandemic-related expenses,” according to an April 10 news release. The agency said its public assistance program “is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.”

The COVID-19 public health emergency is expected to end May 11. 

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Supply Chain

Advertisement

Comments are closed.