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.”
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.
Compounded medications provide customized solutions for specific patient needs, such as a liquid dosage form instead of a pill, and are gaining greater acceptance for the benefits and flexibility they offer.
ACHC is surveying certain Medicare-certified organizations for compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
A comprehensive medical history and physical assessment (H&P) may be conducted prior to surgery at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
The most frequently cited deficiency in Behavioral Health organizations is tied to security and privacy of protected health information (PHI).
News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere.
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others.
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.
Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration of what you expect to accomplish.
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