Category Health Care (2)

Rapid Testing – What Employers Need to Know

By Jennifer Lindberg | 04.08.2020
The FDA is granting unprecedented flexibility to labs to develop and offer COVID-19 tests across the country. As one example, Abbott recently announced a new test that may deliver results within 13 minutes. This test, and others being developed, may be key components in the ability to widely test individuals outside of a hospital environment and... Read More

Letter from Vice President to Hospital Administrators

By BrownWinick | 03.31.2020
Below is the copy from letter Vice President Pence wrote to hospital Administrators. Click HERE to view to view the official letter. Dear Hospital Administrator: On behalf of President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force, I want to extend my gratitude for your tireless efforts to provide healthcare to Americans during this... Read More

COVID-19 and Essential Service Personnel Guidance

By BrownWinick | 03.31.2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) provided guidance last week related to COVID-19 isolation requirements for essential service personnel. Essential services personnel include: Healthcare providers; Law enforcement; Fire & EMS personnel; Long-Term Care personnel; Residential Support Facility personnel; and Public Health & Emergency... Read More

CARES Act Provides Flexibility to Home Health Agencies and Hospice Providers

By BrownWinick | 03.29.2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. While much focus has been given to the economic stimulus provisions of the CARES Act, the Act also provides certain flexibility to home health agencies and hospice providers. Permanent Expansion of Certifying Professionals. Under... Read More

Public Health Proclamation: Takeaways for Health Care Providers

By BrownWinick | 03.27.2020
Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation on March 26, 2020 imposing new requirements on hospitals, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, residential care facilities, hospice programs, and assisted living facilities, while also providing certain regulatory relief to these facilities. The proclamation is the latest in a series of efforts... Read More

Sweeping Telemedicine Expansion Ordered to Combat COVID-19

By Jennifer Lindberg | 03.26.2020
The need for access to health care is growing by the day. As hospitals and clinics are seeing an extremely high volume of patients seeking treatment related to COVID-19, other care avenues must be considered. In addition to the increased need for treatment, public health officials are encouraging individuals, specifically those considered to be... Read More

AHA Seeks to Simplify Contracting Process for Physicians and Suppliers to Meet Increased Staffing Needs Resulting from COVID-19

By Jennifer Lindberg | 03.24.2020
Hospitals are facing an increased need for flexibility in implementing new models of care as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In order to appropriately staff their facilities, many hospitals are shifting resources in order to provide the high level of care required by the incoming patients. In recognition of these new demands, the American... Read More

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