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CMS Provides New Avenues for Freestanding EDs to Participate in Medicare and Medicaid

[04/29/20]

Posted on April 29, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On April 21, 2020, CMS issued a Memorandum identifying state-licensed freestanding independent emergency departments (“Freestanding EDs”) as a critical resource in expanding capacity for hospitals during the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) and detailing how Freestanding EDs may begin to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs during the PHE. The Memo comes shortly... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 22, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/22/20]

Posted on April 22, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Wednesday, April 22 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ HHS Releases More Information on CARES Funding This afternoon HHS Secretary Alex... READ MORE

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