The global coronavirus has brought uncertainty and anxiety into people’s lives, workplaces, and neighborhoods, particularly for those who work to improve the health of our communities. Many of our grantees are working tirelessly on multiple fronts to help people who are struggling with the impact of COVID-19, especially the most vulnerable. NYSHealth has compiled a… Continue Reading
Expanded Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries
On March 17, 2020, the Trump Administration announced expanded Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. Beginning on March 6, 2020, Medicare—administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—will temporarily pay clinicians to provide… Continue Reading
COVID-19 and Sepsis: What you need to know
The spread of COVID-19 can be particularly frightening for sepsis survivors as they are at risk of contracting any infection within a few months of their recovery. Many sepsis survivors continue to live with physical and emotional challenges years after their hospitalization that can heighten their distress, such as post-sepsis syndrome, PTSD, and chronic conditions…. Continue Reading
COVID-19 New Resources & Visitor Guidance
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has developed some additional guidance and resources to help you work with hospitals during this COVID-19 pandemic and to help communicate with residents and families about limiting visitors. Guidance to SNFs on admissions from and discharges to hospitals This document answers some common questions regarding… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Updates from ACL
March 13, 2020 COVID-19 Updates from ACL: Click here for new resources and updated information added to ACL.gov/COVID-19 The volume of information is growing, so we have added sub-sections in an attempt to make key information easier to find. We also have published several FAQs and other new resources. For example, we created a section… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Test Pricing, Diagnostic Lab Tests, Pricing & Codes, and EHB Coverage
On March 12, CMS posted a fact sheet with information relating to the pricing of both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and non-CDC tests. ________________________________ Quarterly Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment MLN Matters® Article A new MLN Matters Article MM 11681 on Quarterly Update… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration On Friday, the Trump Administration announced aggressive actions and regulatory flexibilities to help healthcare providers and states respond to and contain the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking several actions following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency due to COVID-19…. Continue Reading
COVID-19: Videos & FAQs for Seniors, Communal Dining Guidance, Update on 3-Day Stay Waiver
Videos & FAQs for Seniors, Communal Dining Guidance, Update on 3-Day Stay Waiver Videos & FAQs The Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Department of Aging have developed FAQ documents and a series of audio and video messages directed at seniors on a variety of topics related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please use these… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration; COVID-19 Nursing Home Visitor Guidance
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration On Friday, the Trump Administration announced aggressive actions and regulatory flexibilities to help healthcare providers and states respond to and contain the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking several actions following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency due to COVID-19…. Continue Reading
COVID-19 Response: Home Health Guidance
Although the Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign remains in a static period, Quality Insights—coordinator of the HHQI National Campaign since 2007—remains committed to helping you care for patients. COVID-19 Response: Home Health Guidance The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued home health guidance related to the infection control and prevention… Continue Reading