iv solution shortage

Federal Health Policy Update for October 17

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 11-17. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton CMS has updated its waivers and flexibilities to help health care providers respond to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida and by Hurricane Milton in Florida. Find the updated waivers and flexibilities here. Please note that these waivers are not dated and therefore require individual attention by affected providers. HHS has initiated a series of steps to help restore [...]

HHS Acts on IV Shortage

The Department of Health and Human Services has initiated a series of steps to help restore the supply of IV solution that was greatly reduced by damage to a Baxter International Inc.’s facility in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. Among those steps are: posting FDA guidance providing flexibility for compounding IV solution alternatives; extending the expiration dates of existing IV products; airlifting new supplies into and around the country; working with other manufacturers to increase production capacity; helping Baxter clean up and restore its North Carolina plant and invoking the Defense Production Act toward that end; and more. Learn more [...]