HHS Extends COVID-19 Related Public Health Emergency through January 20, 2021

On October 2, 2020, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Alex M. Azar II, announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration due to the continued consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 90-day renewal is effective October 23, 2020, and extends until January 20, 2021.

The renewal impacts a number of regulatory flexibilities and temporary rules applicable to health care providers including, but not limited to, 1135 Waivers, HIPAA enforcement discretion, and fraud and abuse enforcement discretion – all of which are effective only for the duration of the public health emergency.

Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/hhs-extends-covid-19-related-public-18473/