COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The end of the COVID-19 federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) is scheduled for May 11, 2023. Many flexibilities and waivers granted during the emergency for hospitals and health systems are ending. Use the following resources to understand the implications and help ease the transition.
MHA and Partner Resources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Resources
Telehealth
Infection Prevention and Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated recommendations for universal source control and admission testing in nursing homes. Learn more.
Hospital and Health System COVID-19 Data Reporting
The CDC will be streamlining hospital COVID-19 reporting requirements following the end of the public health emergency. CMS will now require 44 data elements (instead of 62), and a weekly submission of data (instead of daily). More details will be made available on the National Healthcare Safety Network website.
Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirements
On May 1, 2023, the administration announced they are starting the process of ending the COVID-19 vaccine requirement as a Medicare Condition of Participation. This policy change will still need to go through the federal rulemaking process, and more details are forthcoming.
Medicaid Unwinding
As of April 1, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has resumed eligibility renewals for Medical Assistance coverage which were paused during the pandemic. Providers should ensure enrollees have updated their contact information with DHS. Learn more.