NEWS: SecAzar has declared a public health emergency (PHE) for North Carolina in preparation for HurricaneDorian.
for North Carolina in preparation for Hurricane Dorian, following President Trump’s declaration of an emergency for the state. The declaration gives the HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services beneficiaries and their healthcare providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs in disasters.
To help meet the needs of vulnerable populations, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and CMS are collaborating with state health authorities to providethat the health departments can use to assist Medicare beneficiaries who rely on electrically powered medical equipment, such as oxygen concentrators or wheelchairs, and home health services.
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