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IRS Publishes Additional Guidance for HDHPs on COVID-19 Preventive Care

Compliance Now

By: Megan Diehl, MZQ Consulting Late last week, the IRS published additional guidance modifying the COVID-19 coverage that high deductible health plans (HDHPs) can provide while maintaining their HSA-qualified status. Of note, this recent guidance has no impact on COVID-19 vaccinations, which still qualify as preventive care.

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Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency

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In this article, she discusses several issues that hospitals and health systems need to consider as a result of the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reports that 80% of the U.S. Find out how.

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Nursing Home Update: CMS Unwinds Vaccine Mandate and More Regulations as Public Health Emergency End Nears

Hall Render

In May 2021, CMS issued an interim final rule that required SNFs to educate staff and residents on the risks and benefits of COVID vaccination and to offer or assist in accessing COVID vaccination for staff and residents. COVID Staff Vaccine. COVID SNF Notification Requirements.

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Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2022 – CMS Cuts Rates and Extends Telehealth

Health Care Law Brief

Vaccinations. CMS will continue to reimburse $40 per dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through the end of the calendar year in which the public health emergency ends. To increase access to other vaccinations, CMS will also reimburse the influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B virus vaccines at $30 per dose.

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February 2022 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register in February 2022: On February 7, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. 277, regarding New Jersey’s Health Care Cost Benchmark Program. 199(b), the Office of the Governor restated Executive Order No. On February 7, 2022, at 54 N.J.R. See Exec.

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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

In 2020, specific restrictions on Medicare coverage and reimbursement for telehealth services were waived for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

Hall Render

HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. Prices are soaring — but not for health care. Renewal of public health emergency expected before April 16 deadline. New director chosen at Eastern Idaho Public Health.