Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
Questions After the End of The PHE: What Do We Do Now?
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially ended on May 11 and providers worked to make sure they were handling associated waivers and flexibilities appropriately. As they focused on everyday operations and regulatory requirements, some questions arose about the COVID-19 vaccination requirements and screening guidance, as well as several other topics. Each topic is discussed […]
Read MoreCMS Revises Guidance for Staff Vaccination Requirements
On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued interim final rule with comment period (86 FR 61555) titled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination,” which revises the requirements to establish COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff at applicable Medicare and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers. The staff vaccination requirement […]
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