COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 resources page is where you will find helpful information, updates, and more on the coronavirus pandemic.
Helpful Resources
IDENTIFY THOSE AT THE HIGHEST RISK FROM COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is effecting organizations around the world. At Lightbeam, our focus has always been our employees, our clients, and the patients they serve. Read how we plan to combat COVID-19.
chronic care management (CCM)
Advanced chronic care management (CCM) is critical in a pandemic that primarily affects older persons and those with underlying health conditions. As we continue to face the highly contagious COVID-19, CCM is an even more hands-on operation that expects a lot from care managers on the front lines.
For resources and expert advice on handling CCM during coronavirus, contact the Director of Clinical Transformation, Jessica Scruton, BSN, RN, CCM at jscruton@lightbeamhealth.com.
AAFP Physician Office Checklist
This checklist helps prepare physicians’ offices for receiving cases of COVID-19 in the coming weeks, it includes: education, office checklists, triage systems, the referral and transfer of COVID-19 patients, and other critical changes to protocol.
CDC Community Mitigation Strategies
This document outlines the reasoning behind community mitigation practices and provides an assessment on which actions to take based on the setting and community status of COVID-19 cases within the area in question.
Aunt Bertha Social Services Programs
Aunt Bertha is a network that identifies the social services available in a specific geographic area, including aid for food, housing, goods, transportation, health, care, and other necessities.
World Health Organization COVID-19 Updates
The World Health Organization is posting rolling updates on the COVID-19 pandemic as new information surfaces.
CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Along with their detailed overview of the virus summary, its symptoms, and other preparation guidelines, the CDC has provided resources for healthcare professionals on clinical care, infection control, equipment supply, and other topics.
Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
This CMS fact sheet outlines the 1135 waiver and the different kinds of virtual services, including Medicare telehealth visits, virtual check-ins, and e-visits that fall under the recent expansion of reimbursement opportunities for telehealth while combating COVID-19.
CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
CMS announced relief for those participating in Medicare quality reporting programs and are granting exceptions from upcoming reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians and providers.
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center and Global Cases Tracker
Johns Hopkins University created a global COVID-19 dashboard and map to track current coronavirus deaths, active cases, and recoveries. The dashboard updates in real-time to track the progression of the virus in different parts of the world.
Fact Sheet: Expansion of the Accelerated and Advance Payments Program for Providers and Suppliers During Covid-19 Emergency
During the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS has expanded the Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs to Medicare Part A providers and Part B suppliers. The details of the expansion are attached in the fact sheet, as well as FAQs on the temporary changes to these programs.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: SWEEPING REGULATORY CHANGES TO HELP U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ADDRESS COVID-19 PATIENT SURGE
The COVID-19 virus has ushered in many significant changes to healthcare in practice and reimbursement. Providers can administer telehealth to treat beneficiaries who have audio phones only, CMS will pay the non-facility rate to physicians for telehealth services, and physicians can now treat patients at home if they have an underlying condition or a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus. All of these efforts can help slow the spread and prevent further strain on the U.S. healthcare system. Read the additional information in the expanded CMS fact sheet.
Recent Updates
COVID-19 HEALTHCARE COALITION FORMS TO SUPPORT THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND HELP PROTECT U.S. POPULATIONS
Date: April 6, 2020
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: SWEEPING REGULATORY CHANGES TO HELP U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ADDRESS COVID-19 PATIENT SURGE
Date: April 2, 2020
FACT SHEET: EXPANSION OF THE ACCELERATED AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM FOR PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY
Date: March 30, 2020
JOHNS HOPKINS CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTER AND GLOBAL CASES TRACKER
Date: March 25, 2020
CMS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR CLINICIANS, PROVIDERS, HOSPITALS AND FACILITIES
Date: March 22, 2020
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