Monthly Archives: May 2020
What We’re Watching – Navigating PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Must Know
Many employers applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to help with payroll and other approved expenses. The advantage of this loan is its forgiveness aspect which can essentially transform it into a grant. Over the last two … Read Full Post
Telehealth & MRA
There is much miscommunication regarding the use of telehealth services to report risk adjusted diagnoses. In the early days of COVID-19, CMS stated that it would pay for telehealth services that were conducted in an interactive format using both audio … Read Full Post
ESRD Patients Can Join Medicare Advantage Plans in 2021
As we may know, patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) have, historically, not been allowed to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. About 130,000 were grandfathered in through employer-sponsored coverage or developed it after enrolling in MA plans. That will … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – How to deal with micromanagers in a COVID-19 world
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic go beyond a global medical crisis to exacerbate the insecurities and control needs of micromanagers, which leads to added work tension and employee dissatisfaction during such a stressful time. The author of this article … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees
In the current era of expanded remote work, this article is very timely, and the author asserts that businesses can not only survive under this arrangement, but they can thrive if the process is managed correctly. COVID-19 has driven much … Read Full Post
AHIP Summarizes Payor COVID-19 Policies
America’s Health Insurance Plans has helpful info on its website detailing COVID-19 coverage and payment changes for what appears to be every single health plan. This comprehensive list delves into waived cost-sharing, inpatient and outpatient coverage updates, and even available … Read Full Post