Note: This has been printed for informational purposes only. TOA does not offer legal advice. Please consult your attorney. April 8, 2020, update from Weaver, Johnston & Nelson: Following the drafting of our recent Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) COVID-19 guidance email, which can be found here, the OIG issued a Policy Statement in response to COVID-19 and…
Phase One: [enacted March 6th, 2020] – The package appropriates $8.3 billion in emergency funding to give the federal government the initial tools to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The law provides fiscal year 2020 supplemental funding for the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health,…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced temporary regulatory waivers and new rules for hospitals and ASCs to respond to COVID-19. Physician-Owned Hospitals “Physician-owned hospitals can temporarily increase the number of their licensed beds, operating rooms, and procedure rooms. For example, a physician-owned hospital may temporarily convert observation beds to inpatient beds to…
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Note: Weaver Johnston Nelson sent this e-mail on March 22, 2020. TOA has published it for informational purposes only; it does not constitute legal advice. Elective Procedures and Surgeries March 25, 2020 On March 22, 2020, Governor Abbott signed Executive Order GA-09, which directs facilities and licensed healthcare professionals to postpone through April 21, 2020…
What Health Organizations Need to Know About the CARES Act’s Tax and Loan Provisions By Mel Gunawardena, Managing Partner, SYNERGEN Health As the pandemic continues to develop and negatively impact the U.S. and global economy, health practices in Texas and across the nation are being forced to plan for financial challenges. As different state, county…
Click here to learn more about Congress’ end-of-year legislation in 2020. Texas DSHS Dashboard – June 2020 Click here for DSHS’s dashboard, including hospitalizations by trauma service area. Financial Relief Refer to TOA’s e-mail updates for members for extensive details related to federal relief. Texas Medical Board Click here to view the TMB’s guidance.…
Click here (or on the graphic above) for Texas Workers’ Compensation Program Opportunities for Orthopaedic Surgeons. DWC Offers On-Demand Learning We realize health care providers can’t afford to be away from their busy clinics for training. DWC now offers free live lunchtime webinars and pre-recorded webinars, available on-demand when it’s convenient for you. Learn about…
Prior Authorization Process for Certain Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Items: Inclusion of Lower Limb Prosthetics (LLPs) in Prior Authorization Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time Conference Call Only The CPI will host a Special Open Door Forum to invite suppliers, physicians, and other Medicare practitioners or interested parties to…
TOA disclaimer: The following article has been provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or accounting advice. You should consult your attorney and accountant. By Susan Scherbel, Bellview Associates It is hard to think of a profession that has faced more challenges than medicine. For the past decade, physicians have been hammered…
