tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Expect PHE Through 2021

Question: We’re worried about being caught off guard if the COVID-19 public health emergency abruptly ends, along with the waivers and flexibilities associated with it. Do you have any indication of when this might occur? Texas Subscriber Answer: The feds anticipate that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) — and the waivers and flexibilities associated with it — will extend through 2021, according to a new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) letter to state governors. Backtrack: Before resigning in January, outgoing HHS Secretary Alex Azar extended the PHE for a fourth time for another 90 days...

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