Wall Street Journal: The Biden administration is releasing more than $25 billion in relief funds to health organizations from money Congress granted last year to cover financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic — after pressure from congressional lawmakers and medical groups who say hospitals are being financially pummeled by the surge in COVID-19 cases. As announced by the Department of Health and Human Services, the funding includes $8.5 billion from the American Rescue Plan for providers who serve patients in rural areas and are covered by federal programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. An additional $17 billion is for a range of providers who can document revenue loss and expenses associated with the pandemic. About $7 billion remains in the fund to cover claims for the uninsured patients with COVID-19.