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COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations

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What special federal waivers are available specific for skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs)?

Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting SNFs. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming. 

CARES Act: On March 26, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes measures of particular importance to hospitals, including SNFs.  

COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations

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What federal waivers are available specifically for long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs)? 

Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting long-term acute hospitals. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming. 

COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations

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What federal waivers are available for home health agencies and hospices?

Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting home health agencies and hospices. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming. 

March 27 Blanket Waivers: In response to a request from CHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued several 1135 Medicare blanket waivers in addition to those previously issued.

COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations

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What federal waivers are available for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs)?

Federal legislative and regulatory action has included several important provisions affecting inpatient rehabilitation facilities. As the crisis continues and additional areas emerge, additional waivers may be forthcoming. 

Consent and Related Health Care Law Webinar Day Three

Recording

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Overview

This webinar series replaces the 2020 Consent Law Seminar.

Consent law has changed again, privacy law just got more complicated and the pace around many hospitals shows no sign of slowing. High-stakes decisions need to be made quickly. You need to be informed.

Consent and Related Health Care Law Webinar Day Two

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Recording

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Overview

This webinar series replaces the 2020 Consent Law Seminar.

Consent law has changed again, privacy law just got more complicated and the pace around many hospitals shows no sign of slowing. High-stakes decisions need to be made quickly. You need to be informed.

Consent and Related Health Care Law Webinar Day One

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Recording

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Overview

This webinar series replaces the 2020 Consent Law Seminar.

Consent law has changed again, privacy law just got more complicated and the pace around many hospitals shows no sign of slowing. High-stakes decisions need to be made quickly. You need to be informed.

Seismic Safety Milestone Deadline Extensions for COVID-19 Response

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The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is granting extensions, upon request, to the construction milestones individual hospitals established with OSHPD as part of their 2020 seismic safety extensions. These extensions will be granted for hospitals that need additional time due to their response to COVID-19.

Congress Passes Sweeping COVID-19 Economic Relief Package

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Last Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the House approved it on Friday, and it was quickly signed by the President. It is the third federal supplemental appropriations and legislative effort to address the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic impact. In addition to sweeping economic relief, the legislation includes several measures of importance to the hospital community. The American Hospital Association has issued a summary of the major provisions.