COVID-19: CDC, FDA and CMS Guidance
This page includes AHA Today stories and other AHA content on coronavirus COVID-19 guidance from the CDC, FDA, and CMS.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on how covered entities may disclose protected health information (PHI) to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As part of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced unprecedented relief this week for clinicians and facilities participating in Medicare quality reporting and payment programs.
In a March 19 letter, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) urged Congress to incorporate the coalition’s priorities in COVID-19 legislative packages under consideration.
As part of the federal response to COVID-19, Vice President Mike Pence announced this week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will take steps to allow nurses and other medical personnel to practice outside the states where they are licensed.