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Public Health Emergency Declaration Extended

Thursday, January 26, 2023   (0 Comments)
Posted by: Leigh Stehlik

Public Health Emergency Declaration Extended

On January 11, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra again renewed the declaration of a Public Health Emergency (PHE) under the Public Health Service Act, extending the declaration through April 11, 2023.

HHS has repeatedly publicly committed to providing 60 days' notice before the termination or expiration of the PHE. Therefore, if mid-February passes without such notice, it is likely that there will be at least one further renewal beyond April 11, 2023.

The APA recently hosted an informative webinar titled: What Happens When the Public Health Emergency Ends? Telepsychiatry and Hybrid Practice Post-PHE

If you were not able to listen in, the sides are available HERE, as well as the full webinar recording HERE.