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VISIT NHIA.ORG/COVID19 FOR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19). Our Mission To provide advocacy, education, and resources to the home and specialty infusion community so the patients they serve can lead healthy, independent lives. Our Vision For high-quality infusion services to be valued and accessible to all. COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER Get the latest COVID-19 updates impacting the home and specialty infusion industry. Read More > NHIA’s 2021 Conference Join us February 27 through March 3, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Read More NHIF INFUSION INDUSTRY TRENDS REPORT Learn more about this industry defining report and how the industry has evolved over the last decade. Read More COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER Get the latest COVID-19 updates impacting the home and specialty infusion industry. ​ Read More Latest News NHIA LAUNCHES HOME & SPECIALTY INFUSION FELLOW PROGRAM NHIA has launched a Fellow Program (FNHIA) for experienced home and specialty infusion professionals. Sponsored by NHIF, the program aims to advance the home and specialty infusion industry profession through practice, excellence, and leadership. Individuals in clinical and non-clinical roles in the industry that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. Applications due September 15 – accepted applicants will be notified December 2020. Learn more about FNHIA . July 15, 2020 National Home Infusion Association Launches Home & Specialty Infusion Fellow Program The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has launched a Fellow Program (FNHIA) for experienced home and specialty infusion professionals. The program, sponsored by the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF), aims to advance the home and specialty infusion industry profession through practice, excellence, and leadership. June 30, 2020 Summary of Home Infusion Therapy Service Requirements in CMS CY 2021 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Proposed Rule On June 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule: “ Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2021 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Reporting Requirements; and Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements”. July 7, 2020 NHIA Submits Comments to HHS on Long-Term Monitoring of Health Care System Resilience On July 7, responding to an RFI published by OASH, NHIA submitted comments on long-term monitoring of health care system resilience. NHIA agrees with OASH on the importance of maintaining health system resilience, particularly during and following the COVID-19 public health emergency. June 26, 2020 CY2021 Proposed Home Health Rule Does Not Expand Access to Home Infusion Services On June 25, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed home health rule for calendar year (CY) 2021, outlining how the permanent home infusion therapy services benefit will be implemented, starting in January 2021. June 23, 2020 NHIA Releases Draft Comments on NIOSH Proposed Documents The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has drafted comments NIOSH’s three proposed documents: NIOSH Procedures for Developing the NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings; NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings 2020; and Managing Hazardous Drug Exposures: Information for Healthcare Settings. NHIA is soliciting feedback from members before submitting finalized comments. May 21, 2020 National Home Infusion Foundation announces recipient of 2020 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that the winner of the 2020 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award is Rachel Dellevar, PharmD. Read the release. May 11, 2020 NHIA Submits Comments to CMS on Interim Final Rule The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) submitted comments to CMS on the interim final rule with comment period: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency . Read the comments. May 8, 2020 PTCB offering online proctored exam for PTCB credential exams Beg i nning May 4, 2020, PTCB is offering online proctored exam delivery of all PTCB credential exams, including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®), the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician® (CSPT®) Exam, Technician Product Verification Certificate (TPV) Exam, and Medication History Certificate Exam. May 8, 2020 National Home Infusion Association announces new members on board of directors The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Kathleen Patrick, John C. Rademacher, and Michael Zeglinski have joined the association’s Board of Directors. Read the release. April 29, 2020 National Home Infusion Foundation presents 2020 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that Stacey Jensen, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, is the recipient of its 2020 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award. Read the release April 29, 2020 National Home Infusion Association presents 2020 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Lisa Sackuvich, RN, BSN, CRNI®, is the recipient of its 2020 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. Read the release April 24, 2020 National Home Infusion Foundation releases industry-defining Infusion Industry Trends report Home and specialty infusion is a $19 billion industry serving more than 3.2 million patients annually, according to the National Home Infusion Foundation’s (NHIF) Infusion Industry Trends report. Read the release April 20, 2020 Major Health Systems Ask CMS to Waive Home Infusion Restrictions; 160+ Stakeholders Endorse Legislative Remedy Read the release Read the waiver request April 4, 2020 CMS Interim Final Rule Falls Short for Home Infusion The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has been engaging with members and stakeholders regarding the impacts to home infusion from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) interim final rule published in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read more March 30, 2020 NHIA Issues COVID-19 Related Recommendations to Commercial Insurers Read recommendations In light of the rapidly evolving national public health emergency regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is offering recommendations for protecting the public, increasing the capacity of the health care delivery system, and improving access to home infusion therapies. Read more March 18, 2020 Enrollment is Open for the new 2020 Benchmarking Pilot: Status at Discharge and 3...