AMA – Provider Relief Fund Update
AMA released the following update on July 20: “HHS extended the deadline for eligible Medicaid and CHIP physicians and organizations to submit information and apply for funding from the CARES…
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PA DOH: Update: Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
The following update was released by PA DOH on July 18: Summary: Updates were made to the CDC guidance for Return-to-Work Criteria for healthcare personnel (HCP) on July 17, 2020.…
PA DOH: Update on Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions for Patients with COVID-19
The following update was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on July 18: Summary: Updates were made to the CDC guidance for discontinuing Transmission-Based Precautions on July 17, 2020.…
CMS: Updated Guidelines for Nursing Home Testing, SNF Benefit Period Waiver
CMS has updated their article covering the Medicare Fee-for-Service response to the Coronavirus. The updates are in regards to testing nursing home residents and patients as well as the Skilled…
Telehealth.HHS.gov — Information for Patients is Now Available in Spanish
The HHS Telehealth website now provides information in Spanish to help patients understand what types of care are available, how to prepare for a telehealth visit, and tips on finding…
CDC: Medical conditions and COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a list of conditions which elevate the risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. You can view the list on the…