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COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds (PRFs) distribution favored safety-net and high-impact hospitals. However, hospitals serving vulnerable populations and those with high uncompensated care were less likely to receive these crucial funds.

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  • Public Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted hospital finances, necessitating government relief.
  • Understanding the equitable distribution of Provider Relief Funds (PRFs) is crucial for assessing healthcare access and financial stability.
  • Previous analyses have not fully detailed the distribution patterns of PRFs across diverse hospital types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the distribution patterns of COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds (PRFs) among US general acute care hospitals from 2020-2022.
  • To identify hospital characteristics associated with receiving PRFs and the proportion of total revenue these funds represented.
  • To examine disparities in PRF distribution based on hospital type, patient demographics, and financial vulnerability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-part regression model to analyze data from 3,886 private and public general acute care hospitals.
  • Assessed the likelihood of receiving PRFs and the relative amount received based on hospital characteristics.
  • Examined marginal effects to understand the impact of specific factors on PRF allocation.

Main Results:

  • Over 13% of hospitals did not receive any PRFs.
  • Safety-net hospitals and those with high COVID-19 admissions (high-impact) were more likely to receive PRFs.
  • Hospitals providing substantial uncompensated care and serving areas with high Black or Hispanic populations were less likely to receive funds.
  • Rural, high-impact, safety-net, and financially vulnerable hospitals received larger PRF proportions relative to their total revenues.
  • Hospitals in impoverished areas received a larger proportionate subsidy, while those in high-Hispanic-concentration areas received a smaller proportion.

Conclusions:

  • The distribution of COVID-19 PRFs showed inequities, with some vulnerable hospital types less likely to receive them.
  • While certain targeted hospitals received proportionally more funds, the initial allocation did not fully address needs in all underserved areas.
  • Further research is needed to ensure equitable distribution of future healthcare relief funds to mitigate health disparities.