Policy and Legislation
The treatment uses two monoclonal antibodies, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, to treat nonhospitalized high-risk COVID-19 patients.
The order is to correct a lesson learned from COVID-19 on dependence on countries such as China for PPE supplies.
Social determinants of health become an important factor in determining whether certain populations are more vulnerable than others.
New analysis shows total hospital revenue in 2021 could be down between $53 billion and $122 billion from pre-pandemic levels.
Rule requires legal immigrants to submit to a public charge determination if they use public benefits, prompting opposition from various parties.
The hospital industry has been beset by coronavirus surges, stretching finances and resources thin.
Brooks-LaSure formerly worked for the Obama Administration within CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services.
The moves represent the new president's continued efforts to overhaul the agency amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
K-8 schools and underserved settings, such as homeless shelters, will get $650 million to expand testing.
CMS cited the economic and health impacts of the pandemic, which make it difficult for Medicaid recipients to fulfill the work requirements.