Tag: covid-19
As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end May 11, Amy Kelbick and Rachel Stauffer explore the future of at-home testing and telehealth flexibilities, while offering advice for healthcare stakeholders moving forward. <h2> Medicaid Redeterminations </h2> </a> <p> The Department of Health and Human Services extended the current COVID-19 public health emergency was extended for an additional 90 days and now is expected to extend until at least mid-July. Today, our discussion focuses on the issue of Medicaid ren... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/healthcare-preview-podcast/congress-is-back-and-has-a-lot-to-do/"> <h2> Congress is Back and Has a Lot To Do </h2> </a> <p> <p>Congress is back from a two week recess and has a lot to address in the healthcare space, including supplemental funding for COVID-19 relief, possible agreement on a new version of Build Back Better, the User Fee Agreements, and more. Debbie Curti... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/advocacy-in-medicare-rules-to-expand-covid-19-test-kits/"> <h2> Advocacy in Medicare Rules to Expand COVID-19 Test Kits </h2> </a> <p> Millions of Medicare "Part B" enrollees will be able to get up to eight free at-home tests per month at participating drug stores — a change to Medicare rules that previously didn't allow coverage of over-the-counter tests. Amy Kelbick, Meg Gilley ... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/at-home-covid-19-test-kits/"> <h2> At Home COVID-19 Test Kits </h2> </a> <p> Across the country, the recent coronavirus surge is driving an increase in demands for diagnostic tests, including at-home tests. The Biden administration recently announced that Americans can now order a limited number of free at-home COVID-19 tests... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/healthcare-preview-podcast/the-clock-is-running-out-to-fund-the-government/"> <h2> The Clock Is Running Out to Fund the Government </h2> </a> <p> Last week, The White House rolled out its 96-page strategy to move to the next phase of the COVID pandemic and prepare the nation for future outbreaks. 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