The AMA recently released a new CPT code intended to be billed for additional expenses incurred because of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Starting September 8, 2020, 99072 can account for both additional clinical staff time as well as additional supplies required specifically because of the PHE during office-based visits. READ MORE
IHCP has changed the telemedicine billing guidelines for Indiana Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care benefit plans through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. READ MORE
Healthcare providers and facilities that received more than $10,000 in COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds will need to report how they used the money through a new reporting system that will open on January 15, 2021. READ MORE
For months, we’ve been hearing about the surge of telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sources estimated the increase was as much as 8,000 percent from the previous year. But now that patients are able to return to doctors’ offices and clinics throughout the country, what is the current state of telehealth? READ MORE
The rising complexity and cost of emergency care has been a frequent target of policy makers and clinical leaders over the past decade, with some experts worried about the cascading effect of subsequent healthcare spending once the patient leaves the emergency department. However, new research suggests that high quality emergency care not only saves lives but also saves money, especially for Medicare beneficiaries. READ MORE
