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Overview: Most providers received funds in April via EFT. 2nd round distribution began after providers attested, agreed to the Terms & Conditions, provided tax returns, and lost revenue data. FYI if you did not apply for 2 nd round money you may still apply until August 28 th . Yes, the deadline moved a few times.
In a May 2020 AMTA consumer survey on massage therapy and COVID-19, of those who indicated they received a massage in the past 12 months
Providers must accept the Terms & Conditions AND submit revenue information by June 3rd to be considered for additional payment.
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) was charged by Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act) to develop and release a model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program for Illinois employers.
Now is the time to making your practice’s hygiene efforts conspicuous. Post signage at your entry doors alerting patients that they should not enter if they have symptoms of COVID-19 has had contact with someone who has been exposed to the virus or has traveled out of the country in the last two weeks. Make hand sanitizer available at your front desk and throughout your practice. Wipe down adjusting tables and other surfaces with a disinfectant in view of patients. Mask and glove when delivering care. It’s also a great idea to place signage and floor decals in your practice to remind patients and visitors that you adhere to social distancing guidelines in your practice. The more that you can make patients aware of how your practice is working to maintain a safe environment the more likely they are to come to your practice for care. A great source for social distancing signs and decals is Displays2Go.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the requirement for DME Accreditation on the physical plant has been dropped for DCs. This process used to take four months. In addition, there are no FBI fingerprinting or site visits required. Medicare has also dropped the application fee of $5500. A Medicare Surety Bond. ($500 or $40/month) is still required. The turnaround time for the entire process is one week electronically and two weeks with a paper application.
Most likely you had a nice surprise when you checked your practice bank account this morning. Today was the first day that providers who treat Medicare patients received their piece of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will revise this document as it continues to review the bill. Summary as of 9:00 AM Thursday, March 26.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill as the pandemic continues taking a devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system. The House passed the sprawling measure Friday afternoon after almost five hours of debate, by a voice vote. The measure will ship payments of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans, bolster unemployment benefits, offer loans, grants and tax breaks to businesses large and small and flush billions more to states, local governments and the nation’s all but overwhelmed health care system.
Twenty percent of Americans live in rural areas, but they are only served by nine percent of health care providers. Telemedicine is a way for these patients to be able interact with providers when it may be difficult or impractical to see them in person. These types of encounters could provide revenue to the provider while also improving patient compliance and reducing their expenses associated with transportation. Many large private payers recognize the potential cost savings and improved health outcomes that telemedicine can help achieve, therefore they are often willing to cover it. While there are several considerations, there could be certain circumstances where telemedicine might apply to chiropractic care.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.
As COVID-19 concerns continue to grow, we have been receiving more and more inquiries regarding matters that impact our clients’ businesses. Below are some tips we hope you find useful. We remain ready and willing to answer your questions as they arise.
In the federal government’s rapidly evolving response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that it is easing Medicare telehealth restrictions in ways that could allow PTs to provide “e-visits,” a limited type of service that must be initiated by the patient. Prior to this change, CMS did not recognize PTs among the health care professionals allowed to bill codes associated with the visits.
On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in order to address concerns related to the coronavirus emergency. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. Employers should take the time to understand the requirements under this new bill as the number of people and businesses impacted by the coronavirus (sometimes referred to as “COVID-19”) continues to grow.
https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/03/17/E-VisitsCMSCoronavirus/
Thank you to the experienced attorneys of Jackson LLP serving independent practices of all types in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Florida, and California for this update.
These changes were made after years of dialogue with the WCB and through the unified efforts of the Council & NYSCA Workers Compensation Committees. The disparity in the conversion factor has been a priority of the joint efforts from the Council & NYSCA. Working together, and working with the WCB, positive change was achieved.
Google has announced a broad ban on ads on its platform for a range of unproven medical procedures, including stem cell and gene therapies that have not been tested in rigorous clinical trials.
