In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS has urged the expansion of telehealth visits to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.
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Patients equally satisfied with telehealth encounters as in-person visits
Source: ACDIS
Patients are as satisfied with telehealth interactions as they are with in-person encounters, according to a large-scale Press Ganey survey.
CMS releases new COVID-19 billing FAQs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS on May 27 released new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Medicare billing FAQs to address questions related to payment for inpatient services billed during the public health emergency.
 

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HIPAA Q&A: COVID-19 disclosures, incident response plans
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Like other hospitals, we have had many patients transported via ambulance with COVID-19 symptoms. Once these patients are tested for the virus, are we permitted under HIPAA to disclose their test results to the first responders who treated them and brought them to the hospital?
 

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Q&A: Applying OIG requirements to policies and procedures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What are the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) recommendations for policies and procedures related to billing?

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