Oct 14, 2022, 09:50 AM
by
Christina Ghanayem
On Thursday October 13, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced a renewal of the ongoing Public Health Emergency (PHE). Documentation of this extension can be found on the PHE website. The PHE will be up for renewal in January 2023. HHS has indicated that it will provide 60 days' notice prior to the termination of the public health emergency. This advanced warning is intended to allow time to prepare for the expiration of the many waivers associated with the PHE. AAPM&R will be closely monitoring alerts from HHS in the coming months so as to keep members informed on this important issue. For information about the transition of waivers following the PHE, visit the Academy website. Additionally, your Academy health policy staff will be available in Baltimore at the Member Resource Center to answer any PHE waiver-related questions.