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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

Hall Render

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. Despite slight decrease in COVID cases, high transmission rate continues.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 25, 2022

Hall Render

Florida bill extending COVID-19 liability protections for health workers on its way to Gov. New report shows Tampa Bay hospitals not following medical bill transparency law. Whitmer signs bills designed to lower prescription drug prices in Michigan. HCA hospital in Florida names new CEO.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

to resolve False Claims allegations Q&A with Ken DeFurio, CEO of the new Independence Health System St.