American Hospital Association April 19, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services on April 19 announced a $1.1 billion public-private partnership to help maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatment for uninsured individuals through pharmacies, health centers and state and local public health departments after the federal government no longer pays for or distributes them, a transition expected this fall.
Under the HHS Bridge Access Program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will purchase and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to local health departments and participating health centers, and contract with pharmacies to continue offering COVID-19 vaccines and designated treatments with no...