Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel issued three new orders concerning the COVID-19 emergency. A summary of each order is provided below.
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NY Governor Cuomo Issues New COVID-19 Executive Order
On March 18, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order (Executive Order) related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Significant provisions of the Executive Order are as follows:
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The Joint Commission Relaxes Process for Credentialing Independent Pathologists
By Nathaniel Arden on
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Effective January 3, 2018, The Joint Commission (TJC) has revised its standards to no longer require TJC-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory care organizations to credential and privilege pathologists that provide diagnostic services through reference laboratories. TJC Introduction to Leadership Standard LD.04.03.09 generally requires that each hospital, critical access hospital or ambulatory care organization…