In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor's disaster declaration allowed for certain regulations to be eased so that hospitals could quickly and more effectively respond to the public health emergency.
The regulatory waivers and flexibilities are slated to end September 30, 2021. Because of the efficiencies that resulted from easing these regulations, Pennsylvania hospitals are urging state legislators to protect pandemic-era reforms that have benefited all Pennsylvanians by:
Failure to preserve emergency health care flexibilities will result in:
September 14, 2021
September 13, 2021
For more information, contact Heather Tyler, vice president, state legislative advocacy, or; Sarah Lawver, director, advocacy activation. Media inquiries should be directed to Liam Migdail, director, media relations.
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