Earlier this month, outgoing HHS Secretary Alex Azar announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration would be renewed for an additional 90-day term, effective today, January, 21.  The extension keeps significant measures of COVID-19 relief for our industry in effect until at least April 21, 2021, including:  Medicare 75/25 blended rate for non-rural/non-bid suppliers and Medicare 50/50 blended rate for rural suppliers. NCD/LCD flexibility allowing expanded...

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