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10 Tips for Improving COVID-19 Employee Immunization Initiatives

HIT Consultant

The rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant and new immunization mandates creates concerns and complexities for hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care and other providers. No reimbursement from Medicare/Medicaid unless all workers are fully vaccinated.)

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Biden Administration Unveils Long-Awaited COVID-19 Rules For Large Employers and Healthcare Workers

Health Law RX

An employee is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after completing primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine with, if applicable, at least the minimum interval between doses as recommended by the CDC, World Health Organization (“WHO”), or if administered as a part of a clinical trial. Verification.

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Health Provider News – March 18, 2022

Hall Render

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. Nursing home lobbyists request sit-down with Biden about reforms.

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

Hall Render

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

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Health Provider News – January 7, 2022

Hall Render

AMA urges Supreme Court to uphold vaccination mandates. CDC gives nursing home workers a big break – if they’re boosted. CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. CMS Issues Additional Vaccine Mandate Guidance for Nursing Homes. AbbVie to restrict 340B discounts to safety net hospitals.

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Health Provider News – March 11, 2022

Hall Render

Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. Governor Ivey Awards Additional $80 Million to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

NATIONAL AHA, AHCA warn CMS against unfunded nursing home staffing mandates AHA to Congress: Funding rural hospitals is critical for access AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals reintroduced in Senate Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency CVS-branded hospitals?