The Department of Health and Human Services Renews Public Health Emergency
The Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days effective Oct. 18. The extension...
CDC Updates Medical Conditions Associated with Higher COVID-19 Risk for Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the list of underlying medical conditions that put adults of any age at higher risk...
HRSA Webinar Oct. 21 on Applying for COVID-19 Relief Funds
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host the last in a series of webinar sessions on how to apply for a portion...
HHS Provider Relief Fund Portal Open until October 26
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an additional opportunity to apply for both Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4...
CDC Releases Initial Document Outlining Information for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Planning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an initial document intended to assist jurisdictions across the country in planning for the...
Youth E-Cigarette Use Remains Serious Public Health Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
​A study recently released from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that...
CMS Releases No Surprises Act Part II Interim Final Rule
The Office of Personnel Management, and the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury, issued an interim Final Rule on October 7...
HHS Issue Guidance on HIPAA and Vaccines in the Workplace
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued guidance to help the public understand when the Health Insurance...
HRSA Opens Application Portal for Additional COVID-19 Relief Funds
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has opened the portal for health care providers to apply through Oct. 26 for a portion of...
White House Extends Expiring Medical Supply Tariff Exemptions
​The White House Office of the United States Trade Representative has extended through Nov. 14 tariff exemptions for certain medical care products needed to...
