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Twist two is found in the changes taking place as part of the official end to the COVID Public Health Emergency (PHE) beginning May 11, 2023. Buckle up and let’s look at how this changes things. End of the Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the FDA announced...
During the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (PHE), the federal government enacted several changes to respond to the pandemic and promote the provision of health care. In turn, healthcare providers received enhanced flexibility to streamline the delivery of health care services. After more than...
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For healthcare providers, the news of the end of the PHE may result in many patient questions. Some patients may be concerned that we are no longer taking COVID-19 seriously enough, while others might think that there is no longer a need for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Post-pandemic...
The Health Emergency is Over! Where Are We Now? With W.H.O. and the United States ending the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) this spring after three years, what have we learned? Compared with the 1918 H1N1 "Spanish flu" pandemic that killed approximately 40 million worldwide, S...
Throughout the PHE, CMS has expedited any pending or new Medicare enrollment applications from physicians and other healthcare providers and suppliers. Upon the expiration of the PHE, the agency will revert to its normal processing times for enrollment applications. CMS has also allo...
If you have an epinephrine auto-injector: Be sure you know how to use it. If you don’t have an epinephrine auto-injector, and you think you might need one, contact your healthcare provider right away. Epinephrine is safe, effective, and life-saving....
Once the test is done your sample will be sent to the laboratory for testing, and you can continue your day as normal. You might experience a small amount of spotting after the smear test, this is common and shouldn’t last for long. Speak to a healthcare professional if you experience...