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CISA issues guidance on essential critical infrastructure workers during COVID-19 curfews and lockdowns
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance for identifying which infrastructure sectors and essential workers needed to maintain services and functions during the COVID-19 pandemic response, including in the health care and public health sector.
Washington state receives Section 1135 waiver
CMS has approved a Section 1135 waiver for Washington state’s Medicaid program, making the state the second such recipient. The waiver streamlines Washington’s process of provider enrollment, allowing the state to temporarily waive providers’ application and enrollment fees, criminal and background checks, and site visits.
FDA expands remote use of patient monitoring devices
Health care providers can now use FDA-cleared non-invasive remote devices to monitor a patient’s vital signs, the agency said.
ACGME activities suspended
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education announced it is suspending routine GME operations to allow organizations and faculty members to focus on the needs of patients with COVID-19 and “the careful and appropriate integration of residents and fellows into that process.”
FDA encourages blood donation
The Food and Drug Administration reinforced the need for blood donations, encouraging healthy individuals who are able to do so.
FDA lists test labs in diagnostic FAQs
The Food and Drug Administration has updated its COVID-19 diagnostic testing FAQs, a reference for clinical laboratories, commercial manufacturers, and Food and Drug Administration staff.
AHA urges suspension of certain fraud and abuse laws
The AHA has urged the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and Department of Justice to temporarily suspend enforcement of both the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute to enable hospitals and health systems to “efficiently meet the demands of the public health crisis and compensate referring physicians and their family members.”
CMS urged to allow all hospitals to elect alternate payment options
AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow all hospitals to elect to receive periodic interim payments or accelerated payments immediately, and with minimal administrative barriers.
McConnell introduces COVID-19 response bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (S. 3548) . The bill is the third large-scale congressional effort in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Perspective: Our Health Care Heroes Are Driving the Response to Coronavirus
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack provides perspective on how our country's frontline health care providers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.