public health emergency

Despite a spate of high-profile cases among the “DC elite” in recent weeks, the federal government seems eager to turn the page on COVID-19.  Anthony Fauci, M.D. recently announced that we are...

U.S. renews public health emergency for at least 3 months … Pfizer says it could have COVID-19 shot that targets multiple variants ready by fall … LeadingAge’s new public service campaign promotes...

A group of Republican lawmakers have called on President Joe Biden to end the COVID-19 public health emergency designation now that there’s more access to vaccines and effective treatments to combat...

Connecticut, Massachusetts require COVID boosters for nursing home workers … West Virginia seeks CDC approval for fourth dose for essential workers, seniors and immunocompromised … Data management...

The continuation of crucial supports and flexibilities — particularly involving testing and treatments — are key to protecting vulnerable elders in long-term care, the president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL...

The ongoing Public Health Emergency extends CMS waivers related to hiring, admissions and assessment practices. But as the agency has already shown, it has the authority to revoke those Section 1135 waivers...