Numerous states—including Illinois, Hawaii, Tennessee, Montana, New Hampshire and Indiana—have been busy finalizing rulemaking and legislation impacting interstate compacts, professional practice standards and COVID-19 licensure flexibilities. What have these states been up to over the last month? Learn more here.
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Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Deadline Tolling
The Biden administration previously announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our series introduction for more information). On April 10, 2023, President Biden signed a resolution moving up the end of the NE to April 10, 2023 (the PHE ended…
Ending Free COVID Tests Risks Worsening the Pandemic
By Amy Kelbick
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency also means the end of coverage of self-administered, over-the-counter COVID tests. In this MedTech Dive opinion article, McDermott+Consulting’s Amy Kelbick and Eric Zimmerman argue that insurers, including Medicare, should continue to cover COVID tests at no cost and without requiring a prescription even after the public health…
Federal Government to Wind Down Vaccination Mandates
The Biden administration has announced that the federal government will wind down its remaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates (including those for federal workers, contractors and international air travelers) effective May 11, 2023. This action coincides with the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Additionally, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will…
Trending in Telehealth: April 25 – May 1, 2023
Trending in Telehealth is a series from the McDermott digital health team in which we highlight state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate virtual care. Trending in the past week: Interstate Compacts Professional Practice Standards COVID-19 Licensure Flexibilities A CLOSER…
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts
The Biden administration originally announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our prior article for more information). Although the end date of the NE was subsequently advanced to April 10, 2023, by Congressional resolution, the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human…
Trending in Telehealth: April 4 – 10, 2023
Trending in Telehealth is a new series from the McDermott digital health team in which we highlight state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate virtual care. Trending in the past week: Interstate Compacts COVID-19 Extensions for Licensing Behavioral Health A…
Trending in Telehealth : March 28 – April 3, 2023
Trending in Telehealth is a new series from the McDermott digital health team in which we highlight state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate of virtual care. Trending in the past week: Interstate Compacts COVID-19 Extensions for Licensing Behavioral…
What the Potential Shutdown of Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Plan Could Mean for Plan Sponsors
As the US Supreme Court deliberates on the Biden administration’s loan forgiveness plan, what is the recommended course of action for plan sponsors regarding student loan repayment programs? In this PLANSPONSOR article, McDermott Partner Jeffrey M. Holdvogt offers insight into student loan debt benefits through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Access the…
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Tri-Agencies Issue FAQs to Assist Plans and Issuers
The Biden administration has announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our prior article for more information). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers and agencies made legislative and regulatory changes to expand access to telehealth services for individuals. This…