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Cash infusions are on the way for health care providers, but that may only be a stopgap measure to address the persistent revenue shortfalls and decreased patient volumes that medical practices are reporting nationally.
 
 
Providers have two new CPT codes to report for blood tests to check for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. The codes, which allow reporting of one-step and two-step testing methods, took effect April 10, according to an AMA update.
 
 
Medical practices on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis can expect an immediate cash payment from the federal government, as pieces of the $2.2 trillion stimulus plan start taking effect.
 
 

 

A topic of increasing concern during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is the treatment and care of elderly and often incapacitated patients. Teri Dreher, RN and owner and CEO of NShore Patient Advocates in Chicago, reported to us on March 26 on some patients for whom she is serving as an advocate, then followed up with us this week.

 

 
Since CMS expanded the Accelerated and Advanced Payment (APP) program in late March, the agency has approved the release of nearly $34 billion to health care providers seeking a financial salve during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
 
Now you'll find clearer guidance from Medicare administrative contractors (MAC) that are coordinating the regional relief efforts.
 
 

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