Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
The U.S. Postal Service released a temporary final rule updating its Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail regulations for Category B infectious substances 鈥渢o support the rapid deployment鈥 of COVID-19 diagnostic tests through the mail during the public health emergency.
CMS last week updated its infection control guidance for home health agencies participating in Medicare and Medicaid and for religious non-medical health care institutions participating in Medicare.
The Small Business Administration and Department of the Treasury announced that SBA is now accepting and processing Paycheck Protection Program loan applications.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 26 announced it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program effective immediately.
Health care providers are eligible for reimbursement from the federal government for COVID-19 testing, treatment and related services provided to the uninsured.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week released a new tool for estimating surges in demand for hospital-based services related to COVID-19.
Health care providers are eligible for reimbursement from the federal government for COVID-19 testing, treatment and related services provided to the uninsured. Starting today, April 27, providers, including hospitals and health systems, can register to participate with the Health Resources and鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 26 announced it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program to Part B suppliers effective immediately.
Like the COVID-19 pandemic itself, access to protective gear for front-line health care workers is unevenly spread throughout the country. Some hospitals and health systems have adequate supplies of masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment on hand, while others have much more鈥
Rural communities鈥 patients are typically older than those in metro communities, and with the onset of COVID-19, many seniors are reluctant to leave their homes. Access to providers is strained as people avoid hospitals and clinics, yet are still in need of care. Wilson Medical Center (WMC) in鈥