End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes

End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes

Ending the public health emergency means people will likely have to pay more out of pocket for COVID-19 testing and treatment, and planned price increases among COVID-19 vaccines and treatments have drawn congressional scrutiny.

End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes

The public health emergency created an array of health flexibilities, impacting everything from Medicaid to telehealth coverage.

End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes - The Iola Register

Many Republicans have said the May 11 end date announced Monday is not soon enough, with the House voting this week on a bill to roll back that and three other pandemic policies immediately. WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s plan to unwind the public health emergency tied to the COVID-19 pandemic will spur a whirlwind of changes related to telehealth, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals and other priorities. Many Republicans have said the May 11 end…