Home Health & Hospice Week
COVID PHE Exceeds 2 Years
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has been renewed for an eighth time. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the PHE on Jan. 16, following previous 2021 renewals on Oct. 18, July 19, April 15, and Jan. 7. Before that, former HHS Secretary Alex Azar renewed the PHE declaration in 2020 on Oct. 2, July 23, and April 21. The original PHE declaration was effective Jan. 27, 2020. “Hospice and palliative care providers are still being severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically through staff and testing shortages,” the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization said on the eve of the latest renewal. “Extending the public health emergency will provide essential support and flexibilities to hospices and palliative care providers as they continue to serve patients safely and effectively, while facing another record COVID-19 surge.”
Home Health & Hospice Week
- COVID-19:
Medicare Vax Mandate Now Has Deadline In 49 States
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Keep Up With Your OSHA ETS Requirements
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NOA Forecast Is Far From Sunny
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CMS Issues Nursing Home Visitation Guidance
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OIG Shines Spotlight On Hospice Eligibility
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MedPAC Finalizes Home Health, Hospice Cut Recommendations
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PRF Reports Due March 31
The next round of Provider Relief Fund reporting has arrived. “Healthcare providers who received Provider [...] - Industry Notes:
COVID PHE Exceeds 2 Years
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has been renewed for an eighth time. Health and Human [...] - Industry Notes:
Employers Urged To Implement Vax Mandate Voluntarily
While the OSHA vaccination mandate rule seems to have failed, calls for voluntary compliance with [...] - Industry Notes:
OSHA Penalties Increase For 2022
Now is not a good time to be racking up OSHA penalties. The Occupational Safety [...]
