October 24, 2009 - President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for H1N1 Flu

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flu.gov - 10/26/2009

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Authority Section 1135 of the Social Security Act [42 USC §1320b–5] permits the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive certain regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities in response to emergencies. Two conditions must be met for the Secretary to be able to issue such “1135 ...

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RT @HumanizingHIPAA What does Obama's #H1N1# declaration mean in terms of #HIPAA# & #EMTALA#? Good guidance. http://bit.ly/QSnUu 10/30/2009

Go to: http://www.flu.gov/professional/federal/h1n1emergency10242009.html It actually list Obama's Inauguration as a recent DISASTER! LOL! 10/27/2009

President Obama declares H1N1 National Emergency. Text of Declaration http://www.flu.gov/professional/federal/h1n1emergency10242009.html 10/26/2009

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