National Influenza Vaccination Week – There is Still Time to Protect Against Flu
The holidays are here, and while that means more opportunities for spreading cheer, there is also more opportunity for...
Federal Court Halts CMS Vaccine Mandate Rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on November 29, granted a preliminary injunction preventing the Centers for...
CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are...
American Rescue Plan Rural Payments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is releasing...
CMS Vaccine Mandate: Compliance and Impact on Healthcare
CMS issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings, including hospitals and...
Why Rural Hospitals May Be Hit Hard by the Convergence of COVID-19 and Flu...
For rural hospitals already struggling with COVID-19 hospitalizations, the flu season can present the perfect storm. Double impact of...
CMS Announces Medicare Premiums, Deductibles for 2022
The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $72 in calendar year 2022, to $1,556,...
Celebrate National Rural Health Day
This year’s celebration takes place on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The focus is on highlighting strategies to achieve health...
United States Department of Labor Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a new emergency temporary standard (ETS)...
Reminder- Provider Relief Funding Reporting Grace Period Ends November 30th
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in September gave health care providers who received more than $10,000 in...
