HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency

Apr 13, 2022 - 03:48 PM
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As urged by the AHA and other hospital groups, the Department of Health and Human Services yesterday renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days effective April 16. The extension will help hospitals and health systems combat COVID-19 in their communities.

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