New Flexibility from CMS Will Help Hospitals Manage the COVID-19 Pandemic
New CMS waivers grant hospitals and healthcare systems a number of temporary flexibilities designed to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMS Rules for Ambulatory Surgery Centers Used to Expand Hospital Capacity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CMS has issued new guidance for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) used to increase hospital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance on Using Telemedicine for Coronavirus
Physicians are reminded to adhere to New York State policy when delivering telehealth services for coronavirus.
OCR Issues Guidance for Sharing Patient Information Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule During Coronavirus Outbreak
In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.