Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
The national outlook is worsening quickly, with a fourfold increase in new cases per day over the last month. Hospitalizations and deaths are also growing, but at far lower rates than cases.
3 states responsible for 40% of COVID-19 cases
Florida, Texas and Missouri accounted for 40 percent of new COVID-19 cases reported nationwide this week, Jeff Zients, the White House’s COVID-19 response coordinator, said July 22.
AMA: Wake up to financial peril facing Medicare payment system
The American Medical Association (AMA) raised concern today that Congress seems “indifferent” to the fiscal uncertainty facing the Medicare physician payment system. In a letter to congressional leaders, the AMA pointed out that physician practices face a 9.75 percent cut on January 1.
Supreme Court Upholds Site-Neutral Pay Cuts
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 28 declined to hear an appeal challenging HHS’ site-neutral payment policy, allowing reimbursement cuts to move forward, according to Bloomberg Law.
Who Is (And Isn’t) Getting Vaccinated, In 4 Charts
Young adults are less likely to be vaccinated against Covid-19 than other age groups—and nearly 25% of those between 18 and 39 said they probably or definitely won’t get vaccinated, according to data from CDC.
HHS Issues Revised Notice of Reporting Requirements and Reporting Timeline for Recipients of Provider Relief Fund Payments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is releasing revised reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. This announcement includes expanding the amount of time providers will have to report information, aims to reduce burdens on smaller providers, and extends key deadlines for expending PRF payments for recipients who received payments after June 30, 2020.
How to evaluate telehealth’s true impact in your physician practice
Virtual visits are here to stay, but how can medicine measure telehealth’s value to ensure that physicians and other clinicians, patients, payers and society are getting the most possible from the technology?
Get Paid for Noncovered COVID-19 Vaccine Fees
HHS program reimburses healthcare providers and facilities for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration fees associated with insured patients.
How COVID-19 Affects the Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring Landscape
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the telehealth landscape, pushing providers to adopt or expand connected health platforms and tools to meet the demand for virtual care to replace in-person services.
2% Medicare Sequester Cuts Delayed Through End of 2021
A two percent cut to Medicare reimbursement will be paused until the end of the year, CMS recently announced. The announcement via the MLN Connects newsletter on April 16th stated that the Medicare sequestration will not be applied to Medicare fee-for-service claims through Dec. 31, 2021, per a new federal law.