CMS takes unprecedented action to streamline regulatory requirements, expand the availability and reach of healthcare resources, and encourage new delivery models.

In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to take historic and unprecedented action to expand the methods providers may use to furnish healthcare services to COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients alike. As a follow-on to the initial emergency waiver notification provided on March 13 by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, CMS issued new regulations and waivers on March 30 in the form of an interim final rule (the Rule) and additional guidance.