COVID-19
The Latest Resources & Updates for our Members

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)


Telehealth
​The Midwest AAOE  has put together a Telehealth Resources Page to assist our members with the latest updates from CMS, insurance providers, news, articles, vendor options, and our recent webinar to help you prepare for the technological and documentation requirements.
Telehealth Resources


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Latest optimization strategies for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the CDC.
 
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks
 
Recommended Guidance for Extended Use and Limited Reuse of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Healthcare Settings
 
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
 
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection
 
Who Needs PPE? Health Care Supply of PPE


MIPS Update: CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is implementing additional extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy exceptions and extensions for upcoming quality measure reporting and data submission deadlines for the following CMS programs.... Read more 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webinars for Midwest AAOE Members
MIDWEST AAOE Members: If you do not have the link to access the webinars please email us.
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  • COVID-19 - H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act-Emergency FMLA and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act Confirmation
  • Telemedicine, Virtual Visits And Digital E/M Services:  An Update On Current Capabilities And Emergency Declarations
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): What Practices and Employers Need to Know
​DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The Department of Labor ("DOL") released a Workplace Poster for employers regarding COVID-19 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA" or "the Act").  Pursuant to the FFCRA, employers must post a notice to current employees informing them of their rights under the Act.  All covered employers are required to post a notice of the FFCRA requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises where it is visible to all current employees. If employees are teleworking, an employer may satisfy this requirement by emailing or direct mailing this notice to all of its current employees or posting this notice on an employee information internal or external website. Employers are not required to post this notice in multiple languages. The poster can be found online at:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

https://www.cisa.gov/coronavirus
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Disaster Loan Assistance

The Small Business Administration has published a Three Step Process to apply for Disaster Relief Loans (Economic Injury). The website to apply online is https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . For more information you may also click here: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance .
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

AMA COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/covid-19-2019-novel-coronavirus-resource-center-physicians
AMA releases special coding advice related to COVID-19
New guidance from the AMA provides special coding advice during the COVID-19 public health emergency. One resource outlines coding scenarios designed to help health care professionals apply best coding practices. The scenarios include telehealth services for all patients.
Examples specifically related to COVID-19 testing include coding for when a patient: comes to the office for E/M visit, and is tested for COVID-19 during the visit; receives a telehealth visit re: COVID-19 and is directed to come to physician office or physician’s group practice site for testing; receives a virtual check-in/online visit re: COVID-19 (not related to E/M visit), and is directed to come to physician office for testing; and more.
There is also a quick-reference flowchart that outlines CPT reporting for COVID-19 testing. A new web page on the AMA site also outlines CMS payment policies and regulatory flexibilities related to COVID-19.
Check the AMA COVID-19 resource center to stay up to date and for additional resources.

MIDWEST AAOE STATE RESOURCES

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Arkansas Department of Health
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) UPDATES

World Health Organization (WHO) 

Situation reports, travel advice, and technical guidance, among other information. Click here
Below is a list of documents distributed via the Division of Disease Control and EMS.