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COVID-19 PHE is Renewed Through July 15

CMS continues to gradually end some emergency blanket waivers allowed under the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for some providers, but for now the 1135 waivers remain intact for acute care and critical access hospitals. The current 90-day PHE declaration was renewed and posted online Wednesday, and is effective through July 15.

News & Analysis

Using Measurement-Based Care to Turn Patient Data Into Treatment

At Ascension Illinois, care providers are using Measurement-Based Care (MBC) to improve outcomes in behavioral health treatment. The strategy is based on collecting information throughout treatment to assess outcomes, then modifying care management plans to improve treatment.

Most Healthcare Professionals Don't Bring Up End-of-Life Planning With Patients, Survey Finds

A new survey polled Americans about crucial advance care planning topics. The survey, which was commissioned by hospice provider VITAS Healthcare, polled 1,000 Americans in March 2022. The polling sample reflects the U.S. population based on gender, age, race and ethnicity, region, and education.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 51 - How to Protect Against Third-Party Security Breaches

On episode 51 of PSQH: The Podcast, Richard Bird, chief product officer at SecZetta, talks about the risks of security breaches from third-party care providers.

PSQH Connect

A Better Alternative for Combating Opioid Misuse Without Restricting Drug Access for Pain Patients

The new CDC draft removes the 2016 recommended ceilings on prescription doses for chronic pain patients and instead encourages doctors to exercise their best judgment. Even though the previous dosing ceilings were recommendations, they led to unintended consequences: States codified them, and physicians concerned with criminal or civil penalties misapplied the rigid standards by tapering patients too quickly or even refusing to provide treatment.

Industry Events

Friday, April 29 - 2022 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit (virtual)

Monday, 5/16 - IHI Patient Safety Congress 2022 (in-person and online)

Monday, 6/13 - APIC 2022

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Soaring to Success: The Path to Developing High-Reliability Clinical Teams

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