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OCR eases HIPAA telehealth enforcement for COVID-19 emergency

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights will immediately exercise its enforcement discretion and waive potential penalties for HIPAA violations against health care providers that serve patients through everyday communications technologies during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency, the agency announced. 

CDC adds to COVID-19 FAQ for health care workers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 FAQ page for health care professionals, including links to relevant guidance and resources.

CMS issues infection control guidance for PACE organizations

CMS released COVID-19 infection control guidance for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organizations, noting that there may be circumstances where a PACE organization may need to implement strategies that do not fully comply with CMS PACE program requirements.
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AHA Members Only COVID-19 Webinar Replay March 16 2020

Hospital and health system leaders from Israel and Singapore shared their experiences on preparing for and responding to COVID-19 on a webinar hosted by the AHA and Federation of American Hospitals
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AHA statement on CMS guidance on elective surgeries

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack provides a statement on CMS's announcement over elective surgeries.

Coronavirus Update—What Health Care Professionals Need to Know to Prepare for COVID-19

Complimentary to AHA Professional Membership Groups

Coronavirus Update: News on CMS Telehealth Waivers and FDA Testing Guidance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced several waivers and policy changes to broaden access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Hospitals Prepare for Influx of Patients with Coronavirus

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to challenge hospitals and health systems nationwide, many are responding with innovative solutions and new protocols to ensure patient safety. Leveraging telehealth services and moving testing and triage efforts associated with the new virus outside hospital walls, provider organizations are rapidly shifting initial points of care and the ways they engage with the public.

Health Care Facilities & COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know

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Coronavirus Update: News on Waivers, Guidance, Testing and Cyberattacks

Coronavirus Update: Federal agencies announce emergency waivers, guidance; guidelines on mass gatherings; FDA spurs faster test results with policy change; cyberattack targets HHS, COVID-19 misinformation and more.