Public Health Emergency Extended.....Again

COVID-driven Public Health Emergency has again been extended by the HHS on Oct 23, 2020. Generally given for 3 months at a time, this declaration should expire in January, 2021.  

This means that Medicare will continue to cover telehealth services, uncleared medical devices can continued to be used (including optical devices), Stark Law waivers will continue, and other loosened HIPPA restrictions will remain active.