COVID-19 regulatory updates from the last week include a deadline extension for the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and the Provider Relief Fund portal reopening for certain providers. COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund application deadline extended for Medicaid providers and plans The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the application deadline until Friday, Aug. 28, … Read More
Eligible DOs can obtain the certification after spending 1,000 practice hours on Addiction Medicine over a two-year period.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, today the AOBIM announced new testing options related to the upcoming certification and recertification exams scheduled to take place Aug. 18-20, 2020 and Sept. 1-3, 2020.
On Aug. 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule and supporting fact sheet that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, on or after Jan. 1, 2021. It is worth noting … Read More
Relive the best moments from the 100th annual AOA House of Delegates meeting, held virtually on July 18.
COVID-19 regulatory updates from the last week include a CMS/CDC reimbursement for counseling patients to self-isolate, new therapeutic procedure codes, and a new FAQ from the Office of the Inspector General on regulatory flexibility. Providers receive reimbursement for counseling patients to self-isolate at time of COVID-19 testing On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & … Read More
Regulatory updates from the last week include an extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, an extended deadline for the Medicaid and Chip Provider Relief Fund, and a new testing forum from HHS. COVID-19 public health emergency extended 90 days On July 23, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the public health … Read More
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, addressed the AOA’s House of Delegates on July 18 to provide an update on the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols for COVID-19. Watch the recording on the AOA’s YouTube channel.
If you missed any of last weekend’s House of Delegates meeting, many of the reports and speeches presented are now available for viewing on Osteopathic.org and YouTube.