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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.
PINCH OF THIS, DASH OF THAT? COMPOUNDING MEDICATIONS TAKES AN EXACTING RECIPE
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.
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).
Is an H&P Required? You have Options
A comprehensive medical history and physical assessment (H&P) may be conducted prior to surgery at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
Behavioral Health Challenges
The most frequently cited deficiency in Behavioral Health organizations is tied to security and privacy of protected health information (PHI).