HHS ADVISES THAT IT IS COMMITTED TO NO ONE BEING LEFT BEHIND DURING THIS EMERGENCY
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HHS ADVISES THAT IT IS COMMITTED TO NO ONE BEING LEFT BEHIND DURING THIS EMERGENCY
March 19, 2020 While the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has waived a number of requirements for health care providers in light of the ongoing emergency situation, on… Read more »
Time for Employer Action: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Time for Employer Action: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 19, 2020 The United States Senate passed a modified version of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act’), on March 18, 2020, and President Trump quickly… Read more »
COVID-19 UPDATE: EXPANSION OF MEDICARE TELEHEALTH BENEFITS COVERS BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES AND REDUCES RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
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COVID-19 UPDATE: EXPANSION OF MEDICARE TELEHEALTH BENEFITS COVERS BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES AND REDUCES RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
MARCH 18, 2020 THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES EXPANDED MEDICARE TELEHEALTH COVERAGE In addition to telehealth services already available to Medicare beneficiaries and their physicians (e.g., “virtual check-ins”), changes made today… Read more »
CMS UPDATES GUIDANCE TO NURSING HOMES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
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CMS UPDATES GUIDANCE TO NURSING HOMES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
March 17, 2020 On March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Quality, Safety & Oversight memorandum (the “Memorandum”) addressing guidelines for Infection Control and… Read more »
CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 RELAVANT TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
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CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 RELAVANT TO HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
MARCH 17, 2020 THE CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 Passed on March 4, 2020, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (the “Act”), allocates, among… Read more »
THE VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHARMACY RESPONDS TO ANTICIPATED COVID-19 CHALLENGES
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THE VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHARMACY RESPONDS TO ANTICIPATED COVID-19 CHALLENGES
March 16, 2020 BOARD OF PHARMACY UPDATES Pursuant to Chapter 3.2 (§ 44-146.13 et seq.) of Title 44, the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (the “Board”) issued its current position on… Read more »
CMS Makes Blanket Waivers Available to Health Care Providers to respond to COVID-19 Outbreak
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CMS Makes Blanket Waivers Available to Health Care Providers to respond to COVID-19 Outbreak
March 16, 2020 Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has the authority to issue blanket waivers when the President declares… Read more »
What Employers Need to Know About H.R. 6201 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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What Employers Need to Know About H.R. 6201 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 16, 2020 On March 14, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act’). While this legislation guarantees free… Read more »
Section 1135 Waivers – Emergency and Disaster-Related Modifications to Federal Requirements
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Section 1135 Waivers – Emergency and Disaster-Related Modifications to Federal Requirements
March 13, 2020 In the event of a disaster or emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic, Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (the “Act”) allows for the waiver of certain… Read more »
IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 ON HOSPITAL COMPLIANCE WITH EMTALA
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IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 ON HOSPITAL COMPLIANCE WITH EMTALA
March 13, 2020 While virtually every aspect of life has been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS has indicated that absent a Section 1135 waiver situation, it… Read more »
CMS GUIDANCE TO NURSING HOMES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
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CMS GUIDANCE TO NURSING HOMES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
March 13, 2020 On March 9, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a Quality, Safety & Oversight memorandum (the “Memorandum”) addressing alterations to the survey and… Read more »
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