In response to the growing concerns of the capacity of the health care workforce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 24, 2020 the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, issued a letter and associated Guidance to all Governors urging them to take immediate action. While the federal government, and some states, have admirably waived and relaxed many rules related to the provision of various types of benefits and services, including relaxed telehealth and privacy rules/enforcement, many necessary actions are within the authority of state governments ...
Recent Updates
- GLOBE Model Final Rule Drops — But Will It Work on a Smaller Scale?
- Congressional Action on Health Care Cybersecurity: HISAA is Re-Introduced and the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act Moves Forward
- DOJ Corporate Fraud Enforcement Memo: What Health Care Companies Need to Know Now
- Attorneys General of Three States File Two Sweeping Lawsuits Targeting Telehealth Abortion Providers and State Shield Laws
- RFI Seeks Input on Medicare Part D’s Pharmacy Contract Standards