Hospice News May 2, 2023
The Biden administration has announced an end to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal workers and other groups, as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) begins the process of doing the same for the workers of Medicare-certified health care providers.
In 2021, HHS and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued emergency regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination for eligible staff at health care organizations that participate in Medicare or Medicaid, including hospice organizations. The mandate stipulated that all health care personnel who enter a care setting or come into contact with patients, families or caregivers must be vaccinated.
Vaccination rules are now lifting for federal employees and international travelers, while final guidance for health care workers...
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