On August 18, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued guidance regarding the looming end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) and the associated emergency authority
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U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for CMS Vaccine Mandate to Be Implemented
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CMS Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect in 26 States as Fifth Circuit Alters Scope of Nationwide Injunction
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A nationwide injunction that prevented a health care worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate from taking effect has now been narrowed by a federal appellate court to apply only in the states…
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Nationwide Injunction of CMS Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Issued by Louisiana Federal Court
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In a preliminary injunction issued on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, a federal judge in Louisiana temporarily blocked the implementation and enforcement of an interim final rule by the Centers for…
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Federal Judge Blocks CMS Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers in 10 States
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In a preliminary injunction issued on Monday, November 29, 2021, a federal judge in Missouri blocked the implementation and enforcement in 10 states of an interim final rule by the…
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CMS Sets Compliance Deadlines, Issues Details for Health Care Staff Vaccination Mandate
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule, requiring vaccination of all staff at health care facilities …
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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal Open for Registration Only, New Reporting Guidance Issued
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On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opened the reporting portal for individuals who had received Provider Relief Funds (PRF) from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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HHS Issues ‘Last Call’ for Provider Relief Funds – Apply by Nov. 6 for Share of $20 Billion Distribution
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An additional $20 billion in “Provider Relief Funds” is being made available pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through a “Phase 3” General Distribution. However,…
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HHS Extends COVID-19 Related Public Health Emergency through January 20, 2021
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On October 2, 2020, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Alex M. Azar II, announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration due to the continued consequences of the…
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FDA Warns Consumers and Health Care Professionals Not to Use Certain Hand Sanitizer Products
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a flurry of Press Releases and Alerts from mid-June through the end of July warning consumers and health care professionals not to…
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