COVID-19 Resources
Webinar Recording: Answering your Patients’ Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Washington University and BJC Healthcare recently held a webinar on answering your patients' questions about COVID-19 vaccine. You can watch the webinar at www.youtube.com/watch?v=62GYi-00Nws&feature=youtu.be
Washington University and BJC Healthcare recently held a webinar on answering your patients' questions about COVID-19 vaccine. You can watch the webinar at www.youtube.com/watch?v=62GYi-00Nws&feature=youtu.be
ACP Vaccination Resources
ACP has a wealth of resources about the vaccines now available. Click here to access these resources.
ACP has a wealth of resources about the vaccines now available. Click here to access these resources.
West Virginia ACP Vaccine Letter
West Virginia ACP has teamed up with other WV healthcare organizations to help explain the vaccine and why people should get it. Read the letter here.
West Virginia ACP has teamed up with other WV healthcare organizations to help explain the vaccine and why people should get it. Read the letter here.
Resources from ACP
The American College of Physicians have a page dedicated to helping internists during the COVID-19 outbreak. The website has many resources including a "COVID-19: An ACP Physicians Guide," "COVID-19 Management Tips for Practices," and "Telemedicine: A Practical Guide for Incorporation into your Practice." Click here to access these resources.
Healthcare Workers Offer:
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta, St. Louis, is offering a discounted rate of $79/night (not including taxes) on hotel rooms, and $2,250 a month on a lease in a furnished apartment (leases have 30-day minimum) for healthcare workers.
To take advantage of the hotel room offer, please click here to book or if you are interested in learning more about our apartments, please contact Jackie Stout at P.314.633.7727. Jackie may also be reached [email protected] to schedule a viewing of the apartments. For additional information on the Chase Park Plaza apartments, please visit the apartment website at www.chasecwe.com.
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta, St. Louis, is offering a discounted rate of $79/night (not including taxes) on hotel rooms, and $2,250 a month on a lease in a furnished apartment (leases have 30-day minimum) for healthcare workers.
To take advantage of the hotel room offer, please click here to book or if you are interested in learning more about our apartments, please contact Jackie Stout at P.314.633.7727. Jackie may also be reached [email protected] to schedule a viewing of the apartments. For additional information on the Chase Park Plaza apartments, please visit the apartment website at www.chasecwe.com.
Missouri Resources and Information
The Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA) has created a COVID-19 resource page with links to important information from the CDC, CMS, AMA and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Click here to access the MSMA resource page.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has a dedicated COVID-19 Outbreak page with a 24-hour hotline, testing updates, and current number of positive cases by county. Click here to access this page.
MO HealthNet has provider tips on updated policies for Medicaid patients. Click here to access this resource page.
The Missouri Hospital Association has created a COVID-19 Update Center with an option to subscribe to a daily email. Click here to access this resource page.
U.S. Dept. of Health and CMS Resources
Information for Healthcare Providers, First Responders, and Research Facilities:
Information for Healthcare Providers, First Responders, and Research Facilities:
- CMS Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities
- Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
- Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with COVID-19 or Persons Under Investigation in Healthcare Settings
- Information for Laboratories
- Resources for First Responders
- Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals
- FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge
- Guidance for Homeless Shelters
- Guidance for Hemodialysis Facilities
- CMS: Information on COVID-19 and Current Emergencies
- CMS: Guidance for Hospice Agencies
- CMS: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Requirements and Implications Related to COVID-19
- CMS: FAQs for State Survey Agency and Accrediting Organizations
- EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
Patient Resources
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a public website with tips for patients on the symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you think you have it. Click here to access this resource page.
COVID-19 News
Contact: CMS Media Relations
(202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries
COVID-19 Response News Alert: CMS Issues Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Medicare Providers
(March 6) - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) for healthcare providers regarding Medicare payment for laboratory tests and other services related to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The agency is receiving questions from providers and created this document to be transparent and share answers to some of the most common questions.
Included in the FAQs is:
This FAQ, and earlier CMS actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the ongoing White House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work CMS is doing in response to COVID-19, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.
Below is an updated list of CMS’ actions to date:
March 5, 2020: CMS issued a second Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for certain COVID-19 laboratory tests, in addition to three fact sheets about coverage and benefits for medical services related to COVID-19 for CMS programs. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-develops-additional-code-coronavirus-lab-tests
March 4, 2020: CMS issued a call to action to healthcare providers nationwide and offered important guidance to help State Survey Agencies and Accrediting Organizations prioritize their inspections of healthcare. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-actions-address-spread-coronavirus
February 13, 2020: CMS issued a new HCPCS code for providers and laboratories to test patients for COVID-19. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/public-health-news-alert-cms-develops-new-code-coronavirus-lab-test
February 6, 2020: CMS gave CLIA-certified laboratories information about how they can test for SARS-CoV-2. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/notification-surveyors-authorization-emergency-use-cdc-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-real-time-rt
February 6, 2020: CMS issued a memo to help the nation’s healthcare facilities take critical steps to prepare for COVID-19. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/information-healthcare-facilities-concerning-2019-novel-coronavirus-illness-2019-ncov
(202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries
COVID-19 Response News Alert: CMS Issues Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Medicare Providers
(March 6) - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) for healthcare providers regarding Medicare payment for laboratory tests and other services related to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The agency is receiving questions from providers and created this document to be transparent and share answers to some of the most common questions.
Included in the FAQs is:
- Guidance on how to bill and receive payment for testing patients at risk of COVID-19;
- Details of Medicare’s payment policies for laboratory and diagnostic services, drugs and vaccines under Medicare Part B, ambulance services, and other medical services delivered by physicians, hospitals, and facilities accepting government resources; and
- Information on billing for telehealth or in-home provider services. Since 2019, the Trump Administration has expanded flexibilities for CMS to pay providers for virtual check-ins and other digital communications with patients, which will make it easier for sick patients to stay home and lower the risk of spreading the infection.
This FAQ, and earlier CMS actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the ongoing White House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work CMS is doing in response to COVID-19, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.
Below is an updated list of CMS’ actions to date:
March 5, 2020: CMS issued a second Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for certain COVID-19 laboratory tests, in addition to three fact sheets about coverage and benefits for medical services related to COVID-19 for CMS programs. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-develops-additional-code-coronavirus-lab-tests
March 4, 2020: CMS issued a call to action to healthcare providers nationwide and offered important guidance to help State Survey Agencies and Accrediting Organizations prioritize their inspections of healthcare. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-actions-address-spread-coronavirus
February 13, 2020: CMS issued a new HCPCS code for providers and laboratories to test patients for COVID-19. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/public-health-news-alert-cms-develops-new-code-coronavirus-lab-test
February 6, 2020: CMS gave CLIA-certified laboratories information about how they can test for SARS-CoV-2. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/notification-surveyors-authorization-emergency-use-cdc-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-real-time-rt
February 6, 2020: CMS issued a memo to help the nation’s healthcare facilities take critical steps to prepare for COVID-19. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/information-healthcare-facilities-concerning-2019-novel-coronavirus-illness-2019-ncov