The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shares a new online resource that provides access to critical research and tools related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource was developed […]
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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended
May 11-15: CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls Read More »
CMS continues to release waivers for the healthcare community that provide the flexibilities needed to take care of patients during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). CMS recently provided additional
CMS Releases Additional Waivers for Hospitals and Other Facilities Read More »
Want to help people with Medicare stay healthy and prevent diabetes? Become a Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) supplier. As a supplier, you’ll help people with Medicare make lasting behavior changes through
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CMS is exercising regulatory flexibilities for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) to waive the 60 percent rule. We are also waiving IRF coverage and
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A new MLN Matters Special Edition Article SE20017 on Medicare Pharmacies and Other Suppliers May Temporarily Enroll as Independent Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories to Help Address COVID-19 Testing is available. Learn
Here is a summary of recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) actions taken in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as part of the ongoing White House Task
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Personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (like N95s), facemasks (such as surgical masks), face shields and other eye protection, gowns, and gloves, are in short supply across the United States.
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CMS is allowing healthcare systems and hospitals to provide services in locations beyond their existing walls to help address the urgent need to expand care capacity and to develop sites
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CMS has updated multiple fact sheets that summarize changes made through regulatory actions in response to COVID-19. View more resources available on CMS waivers and flexibilities here. A full list
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Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 4-5:00pm EST Delivering healthcare in rural communities presents unique challenges that have always required coordination and innovation. Now, more than ever, it is essential
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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended
CMS COVID-19 Calls: May 5-8, 2020 Read More »
View this guide to review coding and guidelines for the COVID-19 emergency. Updated 01/07/21 This information was prepared as a service to the public, and is not intended to grant
Medicare Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Services Guide Read More »
Our workshop series of 30-minute webinars continues on alternating Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am.
COVID-19 Workshop Series Read More »
CMS hosts weekly calls for certain types of organizations to provide targeted updates on the agency’s latest COVID-19 guidance. One to two leaders in the field also share best practices
Weekly COVID-19 Care Site-Specific Calls Read More »
Lessons from the Front Lines calls are a joint effort between CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Physicians and other
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) long-term care (LTC) mini-webinars are now live! These mini-webinars are all published on the Key Strategies to Prepare for COVID-19 in Long-term
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CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 4/27/20 CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared information and tips on COVID-19. This includes information on how COVID-19 spreads and safety tips everyone should practice.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) educational materials to be used as an aide when training healthcare personnel on selecting and correctly
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used every day by healthcare personnel (HCP) to protect themselves, patients, and others when providing care. PPE helps protect HCP from potentially infectious patients and
Optimize PPE Supply Read More »
Lessons from the Front Lines calls are a joint effort between CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Physicians and other
Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 (Fridays at 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern) Read More »
All U.S. outpatient dialysis facilities should be prepared for the possible arrival of patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All outpatient dialysis facilities should ensure their staff are trained, equipped,
COVID-19 Outpatient Dialysis Facility Preparedness Assessment Tool Read More »
Upcoming webinar: COVID-19 in Indian CountryWednesday, April 22Long-Term Services and SupportsSOLUTIONSTechnical assistance for culturally competent care LTSS Technical Assistance CenterVisit the online LTSS TA Center for videos, best practices, toolkits,
Long-Term Services and Supports Solutions Newsletter — April 2020 Read More »
An audio recording and transcript are available for the April 7 – Medicare Learning Network call on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates. Learn about CMS waivers and COVID-19 response.
COVID-19 Call: Audio Recording and Transcript Read More »
On behalf of CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force, we invite you to join CMS Lessons from the Front Lines:
CMS Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 Read More »
You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Thursday, April 16th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and
COVID Stakeholder Engagement Call for Thursday – Office Hours Read More »
CMS helps expand testing capacity and monitoring for COVID-19 in nursing homes and other settings with high volume testing needs The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced
CMS Increases Medicare Payment for High-Production Coronavirus Lab Tests Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) continues to support the nation’s COVID-19 response and has released two additional data collection pathways in the
CDC’s NHSN: Healthcare Worker and Supply Pathways Read More »
Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a call on COVID-19 with Home Health and Hospice Organizations today,, Tuesday, April 14th at 3:00 PM EST. CMS
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To limit the spread of COVID-19, it is important to promptly identify, separate, and ensure ill patients are wearing a cloth face covering (source control). Recent studies indicate that people
Dialysis Facilities: Screening Patients for COVID-19 Read More »
CMS is hosting “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and providers to
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared interim infection control guidance. This guidance has been updated based on currently available information about COVID-19 and the current situation in
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Summary of Recent Changes as of April 13, 2020 Indicates a preference for use of the Test-based strategy to determine when HCP may return to work in healthcare settings Adds
This website was updated to reflect the updates in the Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings. The
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You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Thursday, April 9th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and
CMS Office Hours on COVID-19: April 9th Read More »
Guidance will aid clinicians in various healthcare settings to prevent and mitigate the spread Under the leadership of President Trump, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued
CMS invites you to a Special Open Door Forum: CMS Hospital Without Walls during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This Special Open Door Forum is open to everyone, if you
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Please join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a Medicare Learning Network event to hear about updates on recent CMS actions taken to address the COVID-19 public
COVID-19 Update Call Today Read More »
“You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Tuesday, April 7th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the first in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released considerations regarding infection prevention and control for alternative care sites. Establishing alternate care sites will help address surge in the response
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CDC guidance for COVID-19 may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances. Who this is for: Healthcare personnel managing patients with coronavirus
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Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities can take steps to assess and improve their preparedness for responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each facility will need to adapt this
COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Settings Read More »
When a novel virus with pandemic potential emerges, non-pharmaceutical interventions, which will be called community mitigation strategies, often are the most readily available interventions to help slow transmission of the
Mitigation Strategies and Keeping the Workplace Safe Read More »
Trauma-informed care is an evidence-based approach to delivering health care that recognizes the long-term health effects of trauma.
Webinar: 6 Steps to Implement Trauma-Informed Care Read More »
CMS awarded a five-year contract to an alliance of three organizations, IPRO, Healthcentric Advisors, and Qlarant to serve as a regional Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization.
Regional Alliance Awarded QIN-QIO Contract Under CMS Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (2003).
Environmental Infection Control Guidelines Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Guidelines for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (2007).
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