COVID-19 Round-Up: Bolster Your COVID Policies With These 5 Updates

Why This Topic Matters

These updates affect how organizations track emergency-era flexibilities, meet federal reporting obligations, monitor documentation and billing scrutiny, and prepare for CMS program options tied to COVID-19 disruption. The roundup helps readers understand where policy changes and deadlines may affect compliance planning.

Article Sections

1. Feds Renew the PHE for a 12th Time

   Covers the latest federal public health emergency renewal and the broader context around possible future changes to emergency-era flexibilities. Also notes related Medicare and telehealth policy context and government notices.

2. Don’t Shirk on PRF Reporting

   Summarizes reporting obligations and upcoming deadlines tied to federal provider relief and rural distribution payments. Also mentions reconsideration timing and future reporting period updates.

3. Expect Increased Scrutiny of COVID-19 and Add-On Tests

   Discusses oversight concerns involving billing patterns for COVID-19 testing and accompanying laboratory services. References federal review activity and the need for supporting documentation.

4. CDC Offers Critical Community Data With Frequent Updates

   Highlights CDC COVID-19 portal resources and the types of data and tools available for tracking trends and supporting practice planning. Focuses on public health information and ongoing updates.

5. MIPS ECs Will Have the EUC Application Option in 2023

   Covers CMS updates for the MIPS performance year resources and the continued availability of an emergency-related application option. Notes that the update is tied to pandemic-related circumstances.