NOSORH provides rural-relevant resources pertinent to COVID-19

With the growing COVID-19 concern brewing around us, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) is offering several rural-relevant resources.

Visit the CMS Current Emergencies landing page for Medicare and Medicaid related COVID-19 information. CMS has issued several guidance announcements and “special” announcements in the last few weeks dealing with this and many other potential challenges our providers may face.

Several additional resources – from assistance with supply chain to potential payroll tax reductions – are being introduced every day. Sometimes more than once a day. Keep an eye out to pertinent information that might be relevant to providers and stakeholders in your state.

• COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
• CDC – Coronavirus Website
• FEMA – Coronavirus Response
• HRSA – COVID-19 Information Website
• RHIhub – Rural Response to COVID-19
• USDA – COVID-19 Resources
• WHO – Coronavirus Website

The following are resources, guidance and information by category.  Items will be added to this page as they become available.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• CMS – Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services (YouTube) 4-3-2020
• CMS – COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities Webpage
• CMS – COVID-19 Interim Final Rule with Comment Period
• CMS – COVID-19 – FACT SHEET Accelerated and Advanced Payment
• CMS – COVID-19 – Press Release – US Senate Committee on Finance – Rural Resources in CARES Act 3-27-2020
• CMS – FAQs – COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment 3-22-2020
• CMS – COVID-19 Partner Toolkit 3-17-2020
• CMS – MLN SPECIAL EDITION – se20011 – 3-16-2020

CMS – Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 Friday, April 17^th, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern This call series is an opportunity for CMS officials to hear directly from physicians and other clinical leaders as they share their experiences, best practices, strategies, and insights related to COVID-19. These calls are held weekly on Fridays at 12:30 PM Eastern and specific topics vary. To join the calls: Participant Dial-In: (877) 251-0301   Access Code: 8672948    Webcast Streaming

Coding, Billing and Payment Guidance

• ArchProCoding – Billing and Coding for COVID-19: Reporting Coronavirus Related Services Including Telemedicine
• ArchProCoding – Facilitating HIPAA Compliance During the COVID 19 Pandemic
• New ICD-10 for COVID-19 and Interim Coding Guidance
• CMS – Medicare Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19

1135 Waivers

• CMS – 1135 Waiver- At A Glance Overview
• CMS – Requesting an 1135 Waiver (Updated 11.16.2016)

Telehealth

• CMS – MLN Connects Special Edition Telehealth Video 4-7-2020
• CMS – MLN Connects Special Edition 4-3-2020
• CMS – TOOLKIT GENERAL PROVIDER Telemedicine 3-23-2020
• CMS – TOOLKIT ESRD Providers TELEMEDICINE 3-23-2020
• CMS – COVID 19 Telehealth Waiver FAQ Final 3-17-2020
• CMS – MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACT SHEET 3-17-2020
• CMS – MLN – Telehealth Services 3-2020
• CMS – MLN SPECIAL EDITION – EXPAND TELEHEALTH DURING COVID-19 3-17-2020

EMS & First Responders

• FEMA – Training
• Texas A&M University – Rural & Community Health Institute – Health System Preparedness
• University of Nebraska Medical Center – IEXCEL – Simulation in Motion – Nebraska COVID-19
• U.S. Fire Administration – FEMA – COVID-19 resources for fire and EMS

Partner Resources

• ASTHO – Telehealth Issue Brief 3-20-2020
• CDC – Cloth Face Coverings
• CDC – Coronavirus Website
• CDC – Emergency Preparedness & Response – COVID – 19
• CDC – Guidance Documents
• CDC – State & Local Readiness – Planning Resources by Setting: Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
• CDC – Strategies for Optimizing Facemask Supply
• Chartis – COVID-19 Resource Center
• Chartis – STUDY: THE RURAL HEALTH SAFETY NET UNDER PRESSURE: UNDERSTANDING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19
• DOJ – DEA – Diversion Control Division – COVID-19
• HRSA – Office of Federal Assistance Management – COVID-19 Grantee Frequently Asked Questions
• HRSA- Coronavirus Information
• HRSA – Health Center Program
• iVantage – COVID-19 Community (The Chartis Group)
• National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)
• National Network for Oral Health Access (NOHA) – COVID-19 Resources
• RHIhub – Rural Response to COVID-19
• Stroudwater – COVID Response – Immediate Cash Planning 4-3-20
• USDA – COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Other Resources

• The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (University of Wisconsin-Madison) developed a testing step-by-step guide for providers.
• The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library houses a variety of information and resources for DHEC as well as public consumption.
• The University of Washington developed and shared a public UW COVID-19 Public Resource Site containing screening and testing algorithms as well as policy templates.
• Relias – How to Prepare for Coronavirus and Influenza: Free Online Training & Resources
• RHIhub – The Rural Monitor – Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: Some Do’s and Don’ts for Health Providers (10/17/2018)
• Zero Abuse Project – Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic: 25 Tips for Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Due to COVID-19 Angel Flight East has suspended patient flights, but they can assist with flying personal protective equipment (PPE) to needed areas. CONTACT: Jess Ames, Outreach and Events Director [email protected]   215.358.1900 office    215.358.1999 fax

We are about preparation not panic. Please reach out to Tammy Norville ([email protected]), NOSORH Technical Assistance Director, with questions, for discussion or for additional assistance.

 

Categories: NOSORH News
Topics: COVID-19, coronavirus