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Specimen Collection, Shelf-Life Extensions, and More
From best practices for collecting suspected monkeypox specimens to dealing with possible false negatives on COVID-19 testing, the CDC and the FDA provide updates and advice. Review the topics below and share the information with your networks.
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE
On July 15, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, extended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days. One month later, on August 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a blog titled, “Creating a Roadmap for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.”
The Monkeypox PHE
Two years ago, “PHE” probably wasn’t one of the health care acronyms that everyone immediately understood. COVID changed that and monkeypox has reinforced the learning with the declaration made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on August 4, 2022.
COVID Vaccination Compliance Review
ACHC is surveying certain Medicare-certified organizations for compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!
News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere.
Management Is Key to Coping with Stress
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting Engagement
Mention a meeting and eyes are sure to roll. (Another one!) When everyone these days is hurrying to get things done, a meeting sometimes can seem more like an intrusion than a valuable exchange of ideas.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a Meeting
Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration of what you expect to accomplish.
A Win for ACHC Is a Win for Respiratory Patients
We’re always looking for opportunities to create services that add value for those on the front line of patient care. Last year, ACHC’s DMEPOS Accreditation Program launched a Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management, and we recently learned that the distinction has been recognized by HME Business as a winner in its 2021 New Product Awards.
5 Ways to Achieve Good “Website Manner”
Bedside manner establishes the caring connection between the patient and provider. As telehealth and digital solutions take hold, and providers adopt these virtual strategies in their practice, the necessity for effective “website manner” grows.