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Anxiety grows over telemedicine flexibility extension 

The Hill

Lawmakers and physicians are growing anxious for COVID-era telemedicine flexibility measures to be extended for a third time, as federal regulators signal a potential tightening of the rules ahead of a deadline at the end of the year. Last year, the two agencies extended these flexibility measures through the end of 2024.

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Scathing audit for N.C. oversight of nursing homes

NC Health News

by Lucas Thomae and Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press State oversight of nursing homes received a scathing performance audit, released on Wednesday. The DHHS Division of Health Service Regulations role is to routinely inspect those nursing homes and investigate complaints involving them. 1, 2019, through Dec.