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COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

Monday, April 20, 2020
Categories: ADL News, CMS Announcements

CMS is empowered to take proactive steps through 1135 waivers as well as, where applicable, authority grantedunder section 1812(f) of the Social Security Act (the Act) and rapidly expand the Administration’s aggressive efforts against COVID-19. Follow this link for more information: //www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf…

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NY State Issues Verbal Consent Procedure for Telemedicine

Thursday, April 16, 2020
Categories: ADL News

From the New York State Department of Health: “The world is currently experiencing a COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the response, a public health emergency has been declared. This declaration includes the expansion of availability of telehealth services for patients. Expanded telehealth may relieve the burden placed on providers due to the increased demand for healthcare while reducing the risk of disease transmission. To help facilitate and support this approach, NYS DOH is allowing informed,…

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ADL Data DEA EPCS Re-Certification 2020

Thursday, April 16, 2020
Categories: ADL News

The re-certification extends authorization to use DEA EPCS Certificates for another 2 years and allows physicians to use their Smartphone to comply with the required 2-Factor Authentication. This eliminates the need to carry a separate FOB or Id Cards. A copy of the report has been posted on the ADL Website. Approved Certification Process: //www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ecomm/e_rx/thirdparty.htm Verify Physicians DEA Registration //apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms/validateLogin.jsp…

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Preventing COVID-19 Flu in Nursing Homes

Thursday, April 16, 2020
Categories: ADL News

Steps for COVID-19 Flu Prevention in Nursing Homes: Actively screen visitors and strongly urge anyone who feels ill to stay home.Restrict Visiting hours  until further notice.No visitors under the age of 18, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis.Require visitors to use hand sanitizer upon entering the facility.Limit patients to their specific floor to avoid potential exposure may compromise their health.Actively screen employees.Anyone in close contact with someone exposed to COVID-19, should contact their health care…

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PDPM Claim-Processing Fix by CMS

Friday, February 28, 2020
Categories: ADL News, CMS Announcements, PDPM

CMS Confirms Some PDPM Claim-Processing Errors, Promises Fix by October The federal government on Thursday acknowledged some errors in processing Medicare claims under the new payment system for nursing homes, promising to make a full correction by the start of its next fiscal year. The main issue has to do with the sequence of initial claim filings for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursements, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in a…

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