Because we are living through an unprecedented healthcare phenomenon, PYA is committed to sharing timely and relevant information that we hope will benefit our clients and colleagues. The COVID-19 HUB is the central location for PYA’s thought leadership, guidance, and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PYA Thought Leadership
July – Current | March – June
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Podcast: “Under the Radar: Physician Compensation with Angie Caldwell of PYA”
-Published August 11
Podcast: “Behavioral Health Strategies for Rural Hospitals to Meet COVID-19 Challenges”
-Published August 5
PYA Principal Joins Conversation on M&A Industry Predictions
-Published August 4
On-Demand Webinar: “COVID-19 and Employed Physician Compensation — Immediate and Long-Term Impacts”
-Duration: 60 Minutes. Originally presented on July 24.
How COVID-19 May Affect Your Employed Physician Compensation — New PYA White Paper
-Published July 23
Your Physician Arrangements May Require Modification – COVID-19 Considerations
-Published June 15
Navigating the Physician “Land Rush”
-Published June 1
PROVIDER RELIEF FUND
COVID-19 Relief Funding, Loan Sources, And Obligations Breakdown
-Updated September 3
When HHS Knocks at the Door—Preparing for Provider Relief Fund Attestation Defense
-Published August 13
On-Demand Webinar: When HHS Knocks at the Door — Preparing for Provider Relief Fund Attestation Defense
Duration: 60 minutes. Originally presented August 7.
It’s Official – Provider Relief Funds Are Subject to Audit Under the Uniform Guidance
-Published July 28
Initial Details Regarding Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Released
-Published July 23
GAQC Issues Summary of Federal Programs Resulting from COVID-19
-Published June 19
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Nuts and Bolts of Paycheck Protection Program Loans
-Published August 4
PPP Borrowers Take Note — Updates to Public Disclosure of Your Information
-Published July 13
PPP Forgiveness: SBA Issues Loan Forgiveness Application
-Updated June 22
GAQC Issues Summary of Federal Programs Resulting from COVID-19
-Published June 19
Cliff Rescue: SBA Signals Clarity for PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
-Published June 12
PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed Into Law
-Published June 5
On-Demand Webinar: “So You Have a PPP Loan. Now What?”
-Duration:60 minutes. Originally presented on June 3.
TELEHEALTH
Telemedicine Physician Coverage: Is What You’re Paying Reasonable?
-Published June 18
RE-STARTING THE HEALTHCARE ECONOMY
On-Demand Webinar: Post-Pandemic Provider Realignment — Navigating An Uncertain Market
Duration: 45 minutes. Originally presented on August 6.
“‘What’s Up Doc?’ Dealing with a Delayed Patient Volume Bounce”
-Published July 16
On-Demand Webinar: “Engaging Your Board in the COVID-19 Era”
Duration: 45 mins. Originally presented on June 24.
New PYA Podcast: Population Health, Telehealth, and the Future of Primary Care
-Published June 12
Physician Practice Models of the Future — Strategizing the “New Normal”
-Published June 9
COMPLIANCE
On-Demand Webinar: “Cybersecurity During COVID-19: A Look Behind the Scenes”
Duration: 60 minutes. Originally presented August 12.
The Compliance Officer’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Checklist of Compliance Considerations for Healthcare Providers
-Updated June 1
REGULATORY WAIVERS AND FLEXIBILITIES
Help on the Horizon to Fill Physician Workforce Shortages? 4 Steps Hospitals Can Take to Plan Now
-Published June 1
TAX AND AUDIT
Why Did I Get an IRS Notice? Processing Delays During Pandemic
-Published August 17
IRS People First Initiative Brings Taxpayer Relief During Pandemic
-Published June 3
STARK LAW WAIVERS
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COVID-19 Resources & Links
CARES ACT
PROVIDER RELIEF FUND
- HHS Provider Relief Fund Allocation (April 22)
- AHRQ Payment for Uninsured COVID-19 Patients
- HHS Provider Relief Fund Website
- Terms and Conditions
MEDICARE ADVANCE PAYMENTS
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP)
- Full PPP Loan Forgiveness Application + Instructions
- EZ PPP Loan Forgiveness Application + Instructions
- Small Business Administration PPP FAQ
- Small Business Administration PPP Website
- Borrower Application Form
- Eligible Lenders
- April 2 SBA Interim Final Rule
TELEHEALTH
- CMS Video on Telehealth and Virtual Services
- CMS Frequently Asked Questions
- CMS Press Release
- CMS Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
- CMS Interim Final Rule
- List of Medicare Covered Telehealth Services for CY20
- RHC/FQHC Telehealth Billing
- DEA Diversion Control Division – Use of Telemedicine in Prescribing Controlled Substances
- OCR Notification of Enforcement Discretion for telehealth remote communications
- OIG Policy Statement on Waiver of Medicare Co-Payments and Deductibles for Telehealth Services
- CMS Telehealth Tool Kits
- CMS FAQs on Availability and Usage of Telehealth Services through Private Health Insurance Coverage
- Center for Connected Health Policy – List of COVID-19 State Action Regarding Telehealth
- CMS FAQs on Private Health Insurance Telehealth Coverage
- CMS Informational Bulletin on Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth
- White Paper | COVID-19 VTC (video-teleconferencing) Exploitation
COVID-19 CODING AND BILLING
RE-STARTING THE HEALTHCARE ECONOMY
- White House/CDC Guidelines – Opening Up America Again (April 16)
- CMS Recommendations Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare: Phase I (April 19)
- American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and the American Hospital Association Joint Statement Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Pandemic (April 17)
WAIVERS & FLEXIBILITIES
- CMS COVID-19 Waivers and Flexibilities Home Page
- CMS Interim Final Rule
- CMS Presentation on COVID-19 Waivers
- MLN Matters Special Edition Article
- CMS Stakeholder Call on Waivers and Flexibilities – Transcript
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
- CMS Provider Burden Relief FAQ
- Stark Law Blanket Waiver
- OIG Policy Statement on Anti-Kickback Statute Enforcement
- List of Approved State Section 1135 Waivers
MEDICARE QUALITY REPORTING PROGRAMS
- March 22 CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
- Quality Payment Program COVID-19 Response fact sheet
EMTALA
HIPAA
- OCR Notice of Enforcement Discretion – Disclosures for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities
- OCR Bulletin – Civil Rights, HIPAA, and COVID-19
- OCR Guidance on COVID-19 and HIPAA: Disclosures to law enforcement, paramedics, other first responders and public health authorities
- OCR Notification of Enforcement Discretion (HIPAA)
PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
INFECTION CONTROL
Cybersecurity Resources & Links
- Cyber-Attack Quick Response Checklist by HHS and OCR
- CISA Insight – Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- CISA Insight – FY20 Preparedness Grant Guidance on Cyber, Soft Target, and Elections Security Investments
- CISA Insight – Enhance Email & Web Security
- Trusted Internet Connections 3.0interim Telework Guidance (by DHS and CISA)
- White Paper | COVID-19 VTC (video-teleconferencing) Exploitation
- Inertia Is a Risk with Myriad Security Resources; Overlap May Help
- Healthcare Compliance and Internal Investigations, Cybersecurity on HCCA Conference Agenda
- Be Cyber Smart – HHS