As a result of social distancing in the midst of COVID-19, employees are working remotely now more than ever. One of the many unique challenges facing employers as a result of the increased number of employees working from the confines of their homes is the ever-present risk that an employee could be injured while ...
March 20, 2020
On March 13, 2020, HHS Secretary Alex Azar issued several waivers of certain Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements pursuant to Section 1135 of the Social Security Act. Click here. CMS published specific “blanket” waivers and encouraged the states to request waivers for federal ...
March 20, 2020
With information moving so quickly and guidance being updated on what seems to be an hourly basis, we have set forth below several links to key resource pages for Kentucky healthcare providers.
- KY COVID-19 Website: Scroll down the main page and click on + Healthcare Providers to access a multitude of linked resources.
- Dedicated ...
March 27, 2020
March 25, 2020, the Senate passed a bill known as the CARES Act to provide relief to the American people and industries in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives today and is now before the President for signature. The legislation provides billions of dollars for healthcare providers ...
March 20, 2020
The CDC has a wealth of COVID-19 resources for healthcare professionals, including Resources for Healthcare Professionals Caring for COVID-19 Patients aimed at reducing the risk of spreading the virus to our treasured warriors on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.
- Elective Procedures: The letter found at the following ...
April 3, 2020
On April 1, 2020, the CDC updated its Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations, applicable to all U.S. healthcare settings but not applicable to non-healthcare settings or persons outside of such settings. The updated guidance addresses three key concepts: 1) Limiting how germs can enter the facility; 2 ...
March 27, 2020
On March 23, 2020, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services ordered all health care providers to cease all non-emergent, non-urgent in-person services and treatment, according to the following standards:
- Emergent: any healthcare service that, were it not provided, is at high risk of resulting in serious and/or ...
On April 30, 2020, CMS updated its FAQs on EMTALA obligations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, drive through testing sites that have been established for COVID-19 testing alone, including on a hospital campus, do not have EMTALA implications. However, EMTALA would still apply if a patient who was seeking only ...