E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue 21
Industry Note: HHS Extends the PHE for an 11th Go-Round
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Article Overview
This article covers the most recent HHS extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency and summarizes reactions from industry organizations about the future of pandemic-era waivers and flexibilities. It is relevant to providers, administrators, and compliance professionals watching federal policy changes that may affect telehealth, administrative burden, and the transition away from emergency provisions.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track federal public health emergency status and understand why healthcare stakeholders are urging Congress and HHS to determine which temporary flexibilities should continue after the emergency period ends.
What You Will Learn
- The current status of the COVID-19 public health emergency extension
- Why healthcare organizations are discussing the future of pandemic-era waivers
- Which broader operational concerns are influencing the push for permanent flexibilities
- How federal emergency policy changes can affect providers and care delivery
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Hospital administrators
- Home health and hospice organizations
- Compliance and reimbursement professionals
- Healthcare policy readers
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