On January 7, 2021, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration for an additional 90 days, effective January 21.

Telehealth and other waivers and flexibilities that have been implemented during the PHE will now remain in effect through at least April 21, 2021. For more information on the flexibilities and waivers in place during the PHE, please refer to the “CMS Flexibilities for Physicians” section of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) COVID-19 Government, Reimbursement, and Regulatory Updates page.

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