[Editor’s Note: For more up-to-date developments on the status of the public health emergency read CCF’s latest blog post on this topic.] On Friday HHS Secretary Azar renewed his declaration of a public health emergency (PHE) due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The renewal is effective October 23, when the previous 90-day renewal would have expired, … Continue reading Secretary Azar Extends Public Health Emergency Medicaid Protections for Beneficiaries and States