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COVID-19 Update: New CDC Guidance About the Omicron Variant

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on December 15, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) reported that the Omicron variant has been detected in all but sixteen of the United States. The Delta variant continues to be the main variant circulating in the United States, however. The…

COVID-19 update: CDC student guidelines and Delta variant

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Hannah Putnam (US) on July 15, 2021

On Friday, July 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released new guidelines for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The CDC updated its guidelines to “provide safe and supportive learning environments for students.” It recognized that…

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COVID-19 Update: CDC Updates Mask Guidance

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Mary Ytterberg (US) on May 13, 2021

On May 13, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released an update that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask in most settings. The update continues the trend of public…

COVID-19 Update – HHS OCR Releases Legal Guidance for Expanding Vaccine Access to People with Disabilities and Older Adults

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Jeff Wurzburg (US) on April 14, 2021

On April 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) published a press release with resources, including from the Administration for Community Living (“ACL”) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning…

OSHA Releases Information on its Recent COVID-19 Related Enforcement Activity

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By Kevin Mayer (US) on November 17, 2020

On Friday, November 13, the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a news release on its recent enforcement activities for violations that are related to the coronavirus pandemic. More specifically, OSHA stated that it has issued 204…

COVID-19 Update: CDC Releases Guidance for Reopening

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Jeff Wurzburg (US) on May 14, 2020

On May 14, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) published voluntary guidance that provides checklists for reopening certain workplaces and activities.  The decision tools state that “[i]t is important to check with state and local health officials and…

COVID-19 Update: CMS releases additional guidance to states on how the FFCRA and CARES Act provisions apply to Medicaid and CHIP

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By Jeff Wurzburg (US) & Hayley White (US) on April 15, 2020

On Monday, April 13, 2020, CMS released an updated FAQ on the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) implementation, as well as new guidance on CMS’ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…

COVID-19 Update: New CDC Guidance on Critical Workforce

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By Yvonne Puig (US), Daphne Calderon (US) & Jeff Wurzburg (US) on April 9, 2020

On April 8, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) issued updated guidance for critical infrastructure workers returning to work.  Previously, the CDC had provided that an individual exposed to the coronavirus should self-quarantine for fourteen days.  The CDC…

New Facility-Specific Guidance for Providers for COVID-19: Infection Control, Supply Shortages, and Staff Management

Posted on April 9, 2020

On April 8, 2020, CMS issued follow up guidance to healthcare providers to address infection control for COVID-19 patients, including patient monitoring, isolation techniques, supply shortage guidance, and staff training to avoid infection. CMS intends this guidance to “empower hospitals…

COVID-19 update: CMS publishes fact sheet describing process for providers and suppliers seeking CARES Act Medicare accelerated and advance payments

Posted on March 30, 2020

On March 28, 2020, CMS released guidance related to the expanded accelerated and advance payments provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law by President Trump on March 27. These payments are typically available…

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