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Coding and billing for telemedicine services during COVID-19
Source: JustCoding
Under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CARES) Act, CMS has broadened access to telemedicine services during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read about how the interim final rule impacts reporting of telehealth visits, virtual check-ins, and e-visits. 
Two-thirds of health systems report CARES Act payments cover less than a week of revenues
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The survey was released as congressional leaders negotiated a coronavirus relief package that includes $75 billion for hospitals.
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Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: CMS clarifies guidance on rural health clinic services during COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews new guidance from CMS on policies for rural health clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 

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Q&A: Liability when patient portal is hacked
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Regarding patient portals, to what degree is it the individual’s responsibility to keep his or her health information private? Would the healthcare organization be liable if someone else obtained the individual’s login credentials—perhaps if the individual is known to use the same password for many applications—and accessed the records?

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