The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services July 23 formally extended the COVID-19 national public health emergency declaration, which was set to expire on July 25, for another 90 days. The declaration will remain in effect through October 23. This extension will allow for continued implementation of certain waivers and flexibilities issued to assist providers in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as expanded coverage and payment for telehealth, site-neutral payment exceptions and scaled-back  practice limitations for nonphysician health care professionals, among others. 

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