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Know All PHE Types

Published on Thu Oct 05, 2023

Question: Are all public health emergencies (PHEs) the same? Do they carry the same flexibilities and waivers for Medicare providers and suppliers? Kansas Subscriber Answer: Yes — and no. All PHEs offer providers and suppliers certain flexibilities and waivers, but they usually carry time limits and restrictions. The COVID PHE, renewals, and long-term regulatory changes were the exception rather than [...]
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