decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2021 Issue 3 (March)
COVID-19: HHS: The end is not nigh for the COVID-19 PHE
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a January 2021 HHS communication about the expected continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the 60-day notice HHS said it would provide before ending it, and the ongoing role of emergency-era waivers affecting telehealth, HIPAA, and Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP operations. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and practice leaders monitoring pandemic-era regulatory changes and internal audit priorities.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track when emergency flexibilities may change and why telehealth and compliance workflows may need review as pandemic policies evolve.
What You Will Learn
- How HHS described the expected timeline for the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Which broad categories of waiver-related flexibilities were highlighted
- Why telehealth compliance and internal review remain important during the emergency period
- What operational planning concerns practices may face as the emergency ends
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Telehealth program staff
- Healthcare providers
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