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After CMS issues telehealth waiver, know what’s changed — and what hasn’t
03/30/2020
by: James Dresbach
As telehealth allowances and guidance move with unprecedented speed, health care providers need to know what is covered by Medicare as cases increase in the COVID-19 battle.
Info blocking part of interoperability could bite you; note exceptions, document
03/30/2020
by: Roy Edroso
While two recent interoperability final rules mostly apply to health IT people, the information blocking part of the rule from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC) will directly impact your practice’s requirements when patients ask to have their data forwarded or connected via an app. Start planning for the switchover now.
Old telehealth codes hanging in and even growing — though denials remain high
03/30/2020
by: Roy Edroso
In its quest to provide more remote services, CMS has come up with some new online codes in the past year but still pays for several older codes specifically geared to teleheath. These older codes don’t get much use, but their utilization is growing Ñ steadily and at a faster rate than their denials.  
As Senate mulls bill, employers brace for paid leave brought on by coronavirus
03/23/2020
by: Tammy Binford

Just as employers were taking a look at a bill in Congress aimed at providing paid leave for employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the House-passed legislation took on changes in the Senate. As of early March 17, no Senate vote had been scheduled.

CMS breaks telehealth barriers for COVID-19: Home visits allowed, no co-pays
03/23/2020
by: Richard Scott
You’ll find immediate opportunity to provide virtual visits to patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans as CMS seeks to facilitate screening and treatment of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
Amid supply shortages and growing cases, try test alternatives and hold your bills
03/23/2020
by: Roy Edroso
Look for alternatives to test referrals for COVID-19, and don’t delay treatment if the government is late in making plans. You may, however, want to hold your bills until payment streams become clear.
As Senate mulls bill, employers brace for paid leave brought on by coronavirus
03/23/2020
by: Tammy Binford
Just as employers were taking a look at a bill in Congress aimed at providing paid leave for employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the House-passed legislation took on changes in the Senate. 
Congress scales down coronavirus paid leave bill, but expect more developments
03/23/2020
by: Tammy Binford
Changes in the plan to offer relief to workers affected by the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 have come fast and furious, but the House and Senate appear to have settled on revisions that mean at least some employers will have to provide paid leave to at least some employees.
Stay compliant with PHI rules when handling high-profile cases
03/23/2020
by: Kevin Duffy
As the novel coronavirus remains a threat across the globe, health care organizations should brush up on procedures for handling and sharing protected health information (PHI) during the outbreak of an infectious disease. 
Public health labs pick up the pace on coronavirus testing as pandemic grows
03/23/2020
by: Richard Scott
On March 17, public health statistics confirmed what has appeared inevitable since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out earlier this year: The U.S. has confirmed coronavirus cases in all 50 states.
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