HHS Extends PHE......Again

How long can we stay in a state of “emergency”? Looks like for at least another 90 days.

Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services extends the Public Health Emergency due to the pandemic which ultimately began in January of 2020. It is this continued declaration that allows certain restrictions related to HIPAA and telehealth billing to be waived for extended amounts of time.

While these extensions do provide some relief, it continues to be important for us to take steps now to define our practices’ “New Normal.”

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