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COVID-19 Elective
Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations
Yesterday the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential
medical, surgical, and dental procedures be delayed during the 2019 Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
You can find a copy of the press release
here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-recommendations-adult-elective-surgeries-non-essential-medical-surgical-and-dental
You can find a copy of the guidance here: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/31820-cms-adult-elective-surgery-and-procedures-recommendations.pdf
These recommendations, and earlier CMS guidance
and actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the ongoing White
House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work the Task Force
is doing in response to COVID-19 click here www.coronavirus.gov for further information.
For a complete and updated list of CMS actions, and other information
specific to CMS, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations
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