Question: What can our practice do to prepare for the public health emergency (PHE) ending in May? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: May 11, 2023, is right around the corner, so it’s definitely wise to start getting the practice ready for the undoing of two years of flexibilities. Attorney Robert Markette Jr. with Hall Render in Indianapolis suggests practices do the following things: Remember: Coders have a few weeks to adjust to changes that were two years in the making. It’ll take a while for complete recalibration. But no one is sure how quickly after the PHE ends practices will face external audits. With a little organization and planning, you can avoid fraud violations post-PHE.