CMS Issues Enhanced Payments for New COVID-19 Treatments
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new inpatient and outpatient payment provisions related to COVID-19 treatments delivered in those settings.
For COVID-19...
Register Today! National Nursing Home COVID-19 Safety Program
The Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ) has partnered with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to create the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Safety...
CMS Launches New Nursing Home Resource Center
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new online platform to serve as a centralized hub bringing together the latest information,...
COVID-19 Hospital Data Posted
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently posted reports on its HHS Protect Public Data Hub on the completeness of hospitals reporting COVID-19 daily...
Managing Burnout and Ensuring Quality Care During the Pandemic
As you know, COVID-19 has put unprecedented strain on the healthcare workforce, as it has demanded significant clinical resources and challenged staff well-being. Recognizing...
AHA and CDC release Project Firstline COVID-19 Training for Health Care Workers
In partnership with the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Center for Health Innovation and other national health care organizations, the Centers for Disease Control and...
New Survey Tracks COVID-19 and Physician Well-Being
In addition to the physical toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on many Americans, it also has increased anxiety levels and eroded the mental...
HHS Distributes First Nursing Home Infection Control Incentive Payment
​The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will distribute $333 million in first round performance payments to over 10,000...
Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is partnering with pharmacies to offer on-site COVID-19 vaccination services for long-term care facilities when a...
State Extends Application Deadline for CARES Act Coronavirus Healthcare Provider Grants
The state has extended the deadline for applications for the state’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Healthcare Grant Program for Community-Based and Hospital Providers. The...
