April 6: COVID-19 Updates and Resources from CDC
The following are updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. Click the links below to learn more: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 – April…
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COVID-19: Telehealth Video, Coinsurance and Deductible Waived, ASC Attestations, Ambulance Modifiers, Lessons From Front Lines, MLN Call Today
The following are messages from CMS, originally released on April 7, 2020. New Video Available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services CMS released a video providing answers to…
Read More New Video Available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services; Guidance for Processing Attestations from Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) Temporarily Enrolling as Hospitals during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The following are messages from CMS originally released on April 6, 2020. New Video Available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services CMS released a video providing answers to…
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The following is a message from one of our physician members in regards to a local effort to provide meals for hospital groups. Hi, I am reaching out to you…
Read More American Medical Association 2020 Annual Meeting Suspended
The following message was sent by the AMA to AMA Delegates and Alternates on April 3, 2020: To: Delegates and Alternate Delegates Given the current pandemic and the demands upon…
Read More COVID-19: Telehealth Billing Correction, Nursing Home Recommendations, Billing for Multi-Function Ventilators, New ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code
The following updates are from CMS, originally released on April 3, 2020. Billing for Professional Telehealth Distant Site Services During the Public Health Emergency — Revised This corrects a prior…
Read More Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior authorization model prepayment paused due to COVID-19
The following is a message originally released by Novitas Solutions on March 31, 2020. Novitas Solutions will pause certain operations for the RSNAT prior authorization model. During this time, Novitas…
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Update 4/9/2020: The Physician Support Line has transitioned from a website to a telephone line. You can call in at 1-888-409-0141. Availability remains the same. Visit www.physiciansupportline.com for more information.…
Read More CMS Announces Major New Flexibilities for Physicians During COVID-19 Emergency
On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a number of new policies to help physicians and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AMA released a statement applauding…
Read More COVID-19: Accelerated/Advance Payments for Medicare Providers
On March 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an expansion of its accelerated and advance payment program for Medicare participating health care providers and suppliers, to…
Read More COVID-19: Universal Masking for Long-Term Care Facility Staff
On March 28, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a Health Advisory regarding guidance for universal masking of staff at long-term care facilities related to COVID-19: Summary Points: Long-term…
Read More Administration Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers
The following is an announcement released by CMS on March 28, 2020: Under the President’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an expansion of its…
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