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The COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency (PHE) expired on May 11, 2023—more than three years after it was first declared. Some PHE changes, like COVID-19 vaccine access, will remain. Others, like Medicaid continuous enrollment, will fade out. The potential impact of multiple revenue and compliance implications, covering everything from coding and billing to a shifting payer mix, should therefore be considered.
Hospitals will need to reassess nearly every business function for potential impacts, and health care leaders will need to break through silos and engage with trusted partners to mitigate risk and manage disruptions as they navigate change. Below are some areas where health care organizations can expect to see impacts and some steps to follow in preparation.