MMS Letter Thanking Warren for PPE Push

3/23/2020

us know how the Medical Society may be of assistance in your efforts. Sincerely …

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COVID-19 MMS Practice Management Guide

3/23/2020

, the CDC recommends two approaches for when that worker may return to work: o A negative COVID-19 … Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources o Small business owners may be eligible …

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032220 Acute Inpatient Care Space During COVID-19

3/23/2020

operated by the DPH, or licensed pursuant to 105 CMR 130 may implement procedures as necessary … licensed inpatient beds then hospitals may use alternate acute inpatient space and increase … of their acuity, may be cared for in any bed in this functional unit. Acute care hospital providers should …

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Health Care Personnel with Potential Exposure to Patients with COVID-19 Guidance_031920

3/20/2020

with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), facilities and providers may consider allowing asymptomatic HCP who have … shifts (i.e. 8 hours) as there is early evidence that shorter shifts may be protective …. Health care facilities and providers may not request masks from the Strategic National Stockpile …

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Telehealth Vendor Options

3/19/2020

a nationwide public health emergency, covered health care providers subject to the HIPAA Rules may seek …. Some of these technologies, and the way they are used by HIPAA covered health care providers, may … providers may use popular applications that allow for video chats, including Apple FaceTime, Facebook …

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Coverage and Reimbursement Policies

3/19/2020

services from out-of-network providers at no cost; members may request early refills of medication …, such as deductibles and co-insurance, may apply for COVID-19 treatment on a state by state basis. Members will also … to members on individual and group fully insured plans. Medicare members may have access to virtual visits …

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031720 MMS DPH Q and A

3/19/2020

with mild respiratory virus may not need to be tested, but patients could be instructed to care … and the practice may not be the only source. Dr. Brown: When we do contact tracing, we look at close contact … Question: Regarding telehealth, our office is looking to institute, as we may have to close private …

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Summary and Links to DOI Bulletin 2020-04 telehealth services including phone and live video_ (002)

3/19/2020

. • Carriers may establish reasonable requirements for telehealth services, but they are not permitted … and outpatient visits. Carriers may continue to evaluate for specific CPT code documentation and review … and the complexity of the visit and assessment. Carriers may require providers to present documentation …

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Nonessential, Elective Invasive Procedures in Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers during the COVID-19 Outbreak - MEMO

3/19/2020

procedures may include but are not limited to: • Any procedures involving skin incision …

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Letter Thanking Senator Warren for Personal Protective Equipment Push

3/18/2020

the Medical Society may be of assistance in your efforts. Sincerely, Maryanne C. Bombaugh, MD, MSc, MBA, FACOG …

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