Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources for CMS members
MOST RECENT
- COVID-19 FAQ
- HHS to distribute provider relief funds for physicians who previously did not receive aid
- Final Word: Public health and COVID-19
- Interrupted session: The coronavirus pandemic upends 2020 legislature
- Leaders eat last
- Finding bright spots – and a way out – of this pandemic
- Taking care of yourself during the coronavirus pandemic
- Best practices in supporting physicians and the community
- Spotlight: CMS senior director sews cloth masks, coordinates meal delivery
- In the trenches: COVID-19 in a family medicine clinic
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 General
- COVID-19 Workforce issues
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 PPE/supplies
- COVID-19 Care protocols & guidance
- COVID-19 Telehealth
- COVID-19 Financial support
- COVID-19 Physician Wellness
- COVID-19 Payer Issues
Colorado COVID-19 Tracker
Discussion forum
Town Hall Webinars
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May 20, 2020 Town Hall
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May 6, 2020 Town Hall
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April 22, 2020 Town Hall
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April 15, 2020 Town Hall
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April 7, 2020 Town Hall
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April 1, 2020 Town Hall
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March 25, 2020 Town Hall
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March 18, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 35 min)
Virtual Grand Rounds
CDPHE Contact Information
For local public health agencies and healthcare providers only:
- From Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., please call 303-692-2700.
- For after-hours, holidays, and weekends, please call 303-370-9395.
For general questions about COVID-19:
- Call CO-HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911.
- You can also email COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.
COVID-19 Telehealth
Telehealth and Virtual Private Practice Strategies (Webinar)
- OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and will not impose penalties for noncompliance with the regulatory requirements under the HIPAA Rules against covered health care providers in connection with the good faith provision of telehealth during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency. 3/17/20
Private Payers
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The DOI is requiring CO-regulated plans to create emergency exceptions for coverage of telehealth, prescription refills, and cost-shares.
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DOI Contact information on page 3 for each health insurance company regarding telehealth services)
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Fact Sheet: DOI Emergency Regulation 20-E-05
Insurance Carriers are Required to reimburse providers for telehealth services during the COVID-19 Emergency
Medicare
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CMS.gov: General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
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Trump Administration Further Promotes Telehealth in Medicare, 3/30/2020
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President Trump announces physicians can now provide common office visits, mental health counseling, and preventative health screening to beneficiaries via telemedicine regardless of geographic location. 3/17/20
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CMS.gov: Medicare Telemedicine Fact Sheet, 3/17/20
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CMS information on coverage and reimbursement for providers treating Medicare beneficiaries.
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CMS Press Release regarding financial relief for medicare providers. 3/30/20
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CMS COVID-19-specific FAQs for Providers treating Medicare beneficiaries.
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Get the quick facts on the Coronavirus Spending Bill as it relates to telehealth.
Medicaid
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HCPF: Temporary Authorization of Telemedicine Services During COVID-19 State of Emergency, 3/18/20
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COVID-19 Resource center for Medicaid providers and patients.
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Temporary changes in response to COVID-19 allow providers to utilize telephone and live chats, FQHCs, RHCs, and HIS are able to bill for telemedicine services, and the list of providers allowed to practice via telemedicine has been expanded to include PTs, OTs, home health, hospice, and pediatric behavioral health providers.
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HCPF overview of Health First Colorado’s Telemedicine Program.
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