CMS COVID-19 Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations

Earlier today at the White House Task Force Press Briefing, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical, surgical, and dental procedures be delayed during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

• Press Release on the CMS COVID-19 Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations
• CMS COVID-19 Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations

These recommendations, and earlier CMS guidance and actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the ongoing White House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work the Task Force is doing in response to COVID-19 click here www.coronavirus.gov for further information. For a complete and updated list of CMS actions, and other information specific to CMS, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.