COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Set to be Extended
The following information appeared on, phe.gov Federal health officials will extend the COVID-19 public health emergency past mid July, which…
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Adverse Events in Hospitals
The following information appeared on, oig.hhs.gov In 2010, OIG reported the first national incidence rate of patient harm events in…
New Maternal Mental Health Hotline and Formula Information Sheet
The following information appeared on, hhs.gov The U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced…
MLN Mental Health Booklet Update
The following information appeared on, CMS.gov This CMS booklet reviews Medicare-covered behavioral health services, typically referred to as mental health…
Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals with Opioid Distribution Offenses
The following information appeared on, justice.gov Over a dozen defendants across eight federal districts have been charged in connection with…
Update to Publication 100-04, Chapter 18 and Publication 100-02, Chapter 15, Section to Add Data Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The following information appeared on, CMS.gov The update to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15 is in Section 60.…