On January 11, 2023, US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the determination that a public health emergency exists due to COVID - 19. Officials have promised a 60 day notice if they do not plan to renew the emergency, so this news was expected.
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Public Health Emergency Extended
Jan 17, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, public health emergency
No waiver? No problem!
Jan 17, 2023 8:19:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, opioid use disorder
The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to all registrants to notify them that effective December 29, 2022, Congress eliminated the "DATA-Waiver Program".
Highlighted Resource: Trends in Clinician Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 10, 2023 2:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, burnout
What are the most important factors that have increased or decreased burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic? A recent JAMA study and corresponding Advisory Board article discuss this question, reporting on survey results that clinicians shared regarding factors such as chaos, work control, EHRs, feeling valued, and others.
Save the Date for Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat (and other webinars on special topics)!
Jan 10, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Our next Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Fireside Chat of the Tailored Plan 101 series will occur on Thursday, January 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Also - Learn a simpler way for Medicaid providers to participate in NC’s Medicaid Program. Content on January 26 will be repeated on February 9.
Highlighted Resource: Telemedicine Rollbacks
Jan 3, 2023 1:30:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, telehealth
Why Providing Care Across State Lines Is No Longer as Simple as It Was Early in the Pandemic
It's that time again! Reporting portal open for HRSA Provider Relief Fund Payment Reporting in 2023
Dec 28, 2022 4:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, hrsa, practice management
Providers who received one or more General and/or Targeted PRF payment(s), and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 must report on their use of funds in RP4.
2023 Physician Fee Schedule Update: On-Demand Webinar Now Available
Dec 28, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, telehealth, behavioral health, rural health, practice management
The global COVID 19 pandemic brought with it many flexibilities in rules surrounding delivery of telehealth services and behavioral health services. Subject matter experts from the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group presented on these updates in a recent webinar with the Rural Health Information Hub. RHI Hub has made recordings of that webinar along with slides and a transcript available to all.
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Free COVID tests kits available again!
Dec 28, 2022 8:52:33 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, Primary Care
Every U.S. household can order one set of 4 free COVID test kits once again!
Will your electronic health record meet requirements for MIPS in 2023?
Dec 21, 2022 1:59:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, EHR, quality payment program
Today we share a recent newsletter from CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services):
New Collaborative Care Model Trainings Released
Dec 21, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, Pediatrics, collaborative care
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has partnered with NC AHEC to provide educational and practice-based support to primary care practices...
