In a memorandum issued on March 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlines the flexibilities Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans have to waive certain requirements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These flexibilities include:
On March 9, the agency issued guidance on the screening, treatment, and transfer procedures healthcare workers must follow when interacting with patients to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a hospice setting. CMS also issued additional guidance specific to nursing homes to help control and prevent the spread of the virus.
View additional information from CMS here.
In recognition of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, ACCC compiled a group of resources to help care teams navigate two of the most commonly diagnosed adult leukemias: acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
