KENTUCKY BOARD OF PHARMACY Directives from Special Called Board Meeting March 25, 2020
The KYBOP met Wednesday to discuss the latest concerns regarding prescriptions, licensing and more. READ MORE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER AND CLINIC OPERATIONS
This Executive Order has created quite a bit of confusion when interpreted as inconsistent with your federal directive, as FQHCs and RHCs, to operate pursuant to emergency preparedness plans. Please know that by design, it is important that certified providers continue to operate as safety-net providers delivering essential health care services. The definition of what is and is not an essential health care service will require clinicians to use professional medical judgment. Wellness visits need to be postponed. The use of telehealth should be maximized. Clinicians should use their professional medical judgment and continue to deliver chronic care and disease management services as necessary. Immunizations should continue to be provided as needed. The same applies to MAT, behavioral health and enabling services. READ MORE
Humana policy update for telehealth visits – effective March 23, 2020
To support providers with caring for their Humana patients while promoting both patient and provider safety, we have updated our existing telehealth policy.
Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Medical Leave in response to COVID-19as established in the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law on March 18, created two new types of paid leave for workers impacted by COVID-19: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family and Medical Leave. READ MORE
Anthem COVID 19 Testing & Care.
Access to Virtual Care and Development of a Coronavirus Assessment Via Anthem’s Sydney Care Mobile App, Access to Testing and Medical Care, Access to Medication, and Access to Virtual Care. READ MORE
Provider Telehealth or Telephonic Health Services FAQs
Behavioral Health Provider letter addressed multiple medical and behavioral health issues relating to telehealth. In addition, future executive orders and administrative regulations to expand telehealth services are expected. As additional guidance, DMS is offering this FAQ document for providers and recipients. READ MORE
NACHC is pleased to share the “Sample Drive-Thru Clinic Procedures (NACHC Resource Packet)”.
This packet contains procedures developed by or contributed to by health centers that are currently implementing drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic sites. Attached is the actual packet and sample budget worksheet (in excel) to utilize and disseminate. READ MORE
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
In response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, SAMHSA is providing COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 guidance to ensure that substance use disorder treatment services are uninterrupted during this public health emergency. READ MORE
Telehealth Information for Health Centers on the Frontlines of COVID-19
President Trump signed H.R. 6074, the “Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020,” into law earlier this month, providing emergency supplemental funding in response to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. READ MORE
President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 17, the Trump Administration announced expanded Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of health care services from their doctors without having to travel to a health care facility. Beginning on March 6, 2020, Medicare—administered by CMS—will temporarily pay clinicians to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries residing across the entire country. READ MORE
Gov. Beshear has issued an executive order to waive copays, deductibles, cost-sharing and diagnostic testing fees for private insurance and state employees and asked providers to expand their networks to patients that may go outside their normal providers. READ THE DECLARATION
The Kentucky Primary Care Association is strongly recommending that all of our dental clinics postpone all non-emergent care until April 6.
With growing concerns about COVID-19, a few states yesterday issued similar recommendations and we expect all states to follow, so in order to protect our dental staff and patients, we are being proactive and making this recommendation now for several reasons. READ MORE
Wage replacement for first responders and medical personnel.
Gov. Beshear announced effective immediately that Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) will provide wage replacement benefits for first responders and medical personnel who have been quarantined for COVID-19 as a result of their increased risk of exposure in the course of their work. READ MORE
KPCA Team is here to help. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us. Drilon Gojani
