Lexology May 6, 2020
This alert — updated since its first release April 6, 2020 — is part of a series discussing the comprehensive actions taken by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that are most important to healthcare providers.
In response to the extraordinary circumstances of the novel coronavirus pandemic, on March 30, 2020, CMS announced multiple temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to provide temporary relief from many paperwork, reporting and audit requirements so providers can focus on providing care to patients affected by COVID-19. CMS announced that these temporary changes and regulations will apply, effective immediately, across the entire U.S. healthcare system for the duration of the emergency declaration.
This article summarizes how CMS has increased flexibility for plans...