Senate votes to end PHE
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:56 AM CST, Wed November 16, 2022
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted this week to end the public health emergency, but it’s unclear whether the House of Representatives will also take up the measure, according to news reports. The Senate voted 62-36 to end the PHE, which allows certain waivers and flexibilities. Of particular impact for the HME industry, the PHE includes a 75-25 blended reimbursement rate for providers in non-rural areas. Currently, the PHE is set to expire in mid-January, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services saying it will give at least 60 days advance notice before ending the PHE. President Biden has threatened to veto any congressional efforts to end the PHE, according to reports.
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