Home Health & Hospice Week
Industry Note:
HHS Offers Podcasts
Published on Fri May 29, 2020
You can keep on top of the Department of Health and Human Services’ regulatory, policy, and other developments with a variety of podcasts, now available in one easy spot. HHS has debuted a new website and online format. One of the updated features is a podcast hub with links to a variety of shows across its auxiliary agencies. Highlights include the National Institutes of Health Intramural’s “Speaking of Science” and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ “Beyond the Policy.” Find links to HHS, NIH, CMS, and other podcasts at www.hhs.gov/podcasts/index.html.
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