Health Information Compliance Alert
Industry Note:
Review New HHS Hurricane Resources
Published on Tue Oct 16, 2018 
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If you are struggling due to a natural disaster, HHS has new offerings to combat issues. The HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) updated its disaster information in response to the recent spat of hurricanes. The new website offers links to the various federal healthcare resources available for providers all in one place, with portals to things as varied as CMS reimbursement concerns, public health worries, post-disaster advice, and more. To reach the various HHS options, visit https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/hurricane-resources.
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