The following resources have been compiled to support you during the COVID-19 outbreak and answer questions about liability. We are continually updating these resources as needed.
Additional COVID-19 resources, alongside additional risk management topics, can be found in our Resource Library located in the risk management area of our website.
This page last updated 6/8/21 with:
- an updated HR Hero Employer's Guide to COVID-19 (5/28/21) under GUIDANCE: GENERAL COVID.
- an updated Stateside Government Relations 2021 State and Local Government Report (6/2/21). See RESOURCES AND NEWS / Govt Relations.
Dear Member,
This is an unprecedented time of challenge in healthcare. And while there are currently more questions than answers out there—and more needs than resources to meet them—one thing you can count on is:
Physicians Insurance has your back!
We are here to support and protect you as you support and protect the health of our communities. Our policy form has always been broad, covering a wide range of circumstances and situations. And our website is filled with tools and resources to help you make decisions for your practice, and guidance on how to engage with and care for your patients.
Please continue to exercise good clinical judgment and prioritize patient health and safety above other concerns, regardless of the modality in which you deliver care. And count on Physicians Insurance to be in your corner with coverage and information to help you deliver safe care to your patients and community. Should liability arise in the future, Physicians Insurance will work with defense counsel to ensure that any and all defenses (good Samaritan laws, etc.) are made. If you have questions about specific coverage areas, please call your underwriter. Know that Physicians Insurance, and our panel of expert defense attorneys and claim professionals, are here to make sure you’re defended and protected.
In times like these, one benefit of being part of a mutual company is more apparent than ever: we are in this together, and we will stand by you.
We remain fully operational and accessible. Please feel free to call us at (800) 962-1399 or explore this website for resources.
Effective 4/13/20, Physicians Insurance is waiving the 2.5% service fee on monthly installment billing plans for the remainder of the year. This applies to all policyholders in all states. We are also allowing policyholders to transition from a quarterly installment plan to a monthly plan in order to provide them with cash flow relief; arrangements for this type of transition should be made directly with the underwriting department. (Note: Invoices printed April 13th do not include service fees.)
During the pandemic, providers may be working fewer hours or groups may be called to work in a different setting and end up working at, or near typical, weekly hours. Once the ban on elective care was lifted, providers may have picked up extra hours to make up for lost time, making the average hours what they would have been if they had worked their regular schedule the whole year through. Please evaluate your individual situation.
If you would like to request a part time change to your policy, please complete the COVID-19PT form along with a roster to let us know which physicians had reduced hours, their reduced hours per week, the requested effective date and return to pre-COVID-19 hours date if less than 90 days. Otherwise, 90 days from the requested effective date will be the return hours date. Please return the form to COVID19@phyins.com.
How does my policy respond to COVID-19?
Your professional liability policy with Physicians Insurance provides coverage for damages arising out of direct patient treatment rendered by an insured in the practice of the insured’s profession and on behalf of the named insured, or because of the insured’s vicarious liability, provided that such damages are a result of an injury arising out of a medical incident.
Under these broad definitions, liability resulting from clinical and administrative decisions related to the testing, screening, treatment and triage of COVID-19 patients, including decisions regarding when and how to best provide care to non-COVID-19 patients during this time, will be covered under your Physicians Insurance policy, subject to all other applicable policy conditions e.g. reporting within the policy period; etc.
Does my policy cover telemedicine?
Yes. Telemedicine is covered under the definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on telemedicine.
Does my policy cover any volunteer services I choose to provide?
Yes. Volunteer patient treatment is covered under the definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on volunteer patient treatment.
Does my policy cover privacy violations?
Your professional liability coverage will cover allegations of violations of the right of patient privacy. If the Declarations Page of your policy indicates you have purchased HIPAA Defense Coverage, you have coverage for defense of HIPAA regulatory actions up to the limit indicated. Similarly, if your Declarations Page indicates you have purchased the Cyber Liability Endorsement, you have coverage for defense of privacy breaches up to the limit indicated.
Is there anything we can do to reduce our liability and regulatory exposure?
Please continue to consult Risk Management resources available here (phyins.com/resources and phyins.com/COVID19), exercise good clinical judgment and prioritize patient health and safety above other concerns. Should liability arise in the future, please know that Physicians Insurance, and our panel of expert lawyers and Claim professionals, are here to make sure you’re defended and protected.
For specific risk management questions contact our Risk Management Department: riskmanagement@phyins.com.
[1] Direct patient treatment is defined as: “any direct treatment, consultation, diagnostic tests or procedures, therapeutic procedures, pathological analyses, reports, or any other associated health care services. Direct patient treatment includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of food and beverages in connection with providing patient treatment; dispensing of drugs, medical or dental supplies and appliances; and performing post-mortem procedures, including autopsies or harvesting of organs.”
[2] Professional Liability Injury means damages for the following injuries and offenses provided that such injuries or offenses arise, in whole or in part, out of a medical incident:
- bodily injury;
- physical injury to or destruction of tangible property;
- violation of the right of privacy of a patient of an insured; or
- defamation of a patient of an insured.
[3] Medical Incident means an act or omission or a series of related acts or omissions occurring in the course of direct patient treatment, regardless of the number of persons claiming damages arising out of such acts or omissions.
How does my policy respond to COVID-19?
Your professional liability policy with Physicians Insurance provides coverage for damages arising out of direct patient treatment rendered by an insured in the practice of the insured’s profession and on behalf of the named insured, or because of the insured’s vicarious liability, provided that such damages are a result of an injury arising out of a medical incident.
Under these broad definitions, liability resulting from clinical and administrative decisions related to the testing, screening, treatment and triage of COVID-19 patients, including decisions regarding when and how to best provide care to non-COVID-19 patients during this time, will be covered under your Physicians Insurance policy, subject to all other applicable policy conditions e.g. reporting within the policy period; etc.
Does my policy cover telemedicine?
Yes. Telemedicine is covered under the definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on telemedicine.
Does my policy cover any volunteer services I choose to provide?
Yes. Volunteer patient treatment is covered under the definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on volunteer patient treatment.
Does my policy cover privacy violations?
Your professional liability coverage will cover allegations of violations of the right of patient privacy. If the Declarations Page of your policy indicates you have purchased HIPAA Defense Coverage, you have coverage for defense of HIPAA regulatory actions up to the limit indicated. Similarly, if your Declarations Page indicates you have purchased the Cyber Liability Endorsement, you have coverage for defense of privacy breaches up to the limit indicated.
Is there anything we can do to reduce our liability and regulatory exposure?
Please continue to consult Risk Management resources available here (phyins.com/resources and phyins.com/COVID19), exercise good clinical judgment and prioritize patient health and safety above other concerns. Should liability arise in the future, please know that Physicians Insurance, and our panel of expert lawyers and Claim professionals, are here to make sure you’re defended and protected.
For specific risk management questions contact our Risk Management Department: riskmanagement@phyins.com.
[1] Direct patient treatment is defined as: “any direct treatment, consultation, diagnostic tests or procedures, therapeutic procedures, pathological analyses, reports, or any other associated health care services.”
[2] Injury means:
a. physical injury, sickness, disease, mental injury, or mental anguish sustained by a person, including death resulting from any of these at any time;
b. invasion of privacy of a patient arising out of direct patient treatment;
c. defamation of a patient arising out of direct patient treatment; or
d. property damage.
[3] Medical Incident means an act or omission or a series of related acts or omissions occurring in the course of direct patient treatment rendered by one or more insureds in the course and scope of their duties to the named insured, regardless of the number of persons claiming damages arising out of such acts or omissions.
How does my policy respond to COVID-19?
Your professional liability policy with Physicians Insurance provides coverage for damages arising out of direct patient treatment rendered by an insured in the practice of the insured’s profession and on behalf of the named insured, or because of the insured’s vicarious liability, provided that such damages are a result of an injury arising out of a medical incident.
Under these broad definitions, liability resulting from clinical and administrative decisions related to the testing, screening, treatment and triage of COVID-19 patients, including decisions regarding when and how to best provide care to non-COVID-19 patients during this time, will be covered under your Physicians Insurance policy, subject to all other applicable policy conditions e.g. reporting within the policy period; etc.
Does my policy cover telemedicine?
Yes. Telemedicine is covered under the definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on telemedicine.
Does my policy cover volunteer work performed by my providers?
If you have a healthcare facility policy, any providers who are volunteering healthcare services at the direction or on behalf of the named insured (the group or clinic), are covered as “insureds” under the policy.
If you have a corporate/partnership professional liability policy, any paramedical employees or non-physician staff who are volunteering healthcare services at the direction or on behalf of the named insured (the group or clinic) are covered as “insureds” under the policy. Your physicians and surgeons are covered for any volunteer services they choose to provide under the terms of their own individual policy.
Does my policy cover privacy violations?
Your professional liability coverage will cover allegations of violations of the right of patient privacy. If the Declarations Page of your policy indicates you have purchased HIPAA Defense Coverage, you have coverage for defense of HIPAA regulatory actions up to the limit indicated. Similarly, if your Declarations Page indicates you have purchased the Cyber Liability Endorsement, you have coverage for defense of privacy breaches up to the limit indicated.
Is there anything we can do to reduce our liability and regulatory exposure?
Please continue to consult Risk Management resources available here (phyins.com/resources and phyins.com/COVID19), exercise good clinical judgment and prioritize patient health and safety above other concerns. Should liability arise in the future arise in, please know that Physicians Insurance, and our panel of expert lawyers and Claim professionals, are here to make sure you’re defended and protected.
For specific risk management questions contact our Risk Management Department: riskmanagement@phyins.com.
[1] Direct patient treatment is defined as: “any direct treatment, consultation, diagnostic tests or procedures, therapeutic procedures, pathological analyses, reports, or any other associated health care services.”
[2] Injury means:
a. physical injury, sickness, disease, mental injury, or mental anguish sustained by a person, including death resulting from any of these at any time;
b. invasion of privacy of a patient arising out of direct patient treatment;
c. defamation of a patient arising out of direct patient treatment; or
d. property damage.
[3] Medical Incident means an act or omission or a series of related acts or omissions occurring in the course of direct patient treatment rendered by one or more insureds in the course and scope of their duties to the named insured, regardless of the number of persons claiming damages arising out of such acts or omissions.
If you need a Certificate of Insurance, you can search our website at https://www.phyins.com/COI.
NATIONAL
American Medical Association (AMA)
- COVID-19 Resource Center for Physicians, includes:
- Thought Leaders
- AMA COVID-19 Featured Resources
American Hospital Association (AHA)
- Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), includes:
- Protecting and Enabling Healthcare Workers
- Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Telehealth and Virtual Care
- Information for Patients and Communities
- Effective Communications Resources
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
- COVID Resource page, includes:
- Crisis support lines
- COVID-19 & Mental Health
- Psychiatric Practice Guidance
- Resources for healthcare and community leaders
- Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health Guide (APA and American Telemedicine Association)
ECRI
- ECRI COVID-19 Resource Center, includes free and sharable resources that include:
- Many Surgical Gowns from Foreign, Nontraditional Suppliers Fail U.S. Standards: ECRI gown testing data includes manufacturer, model name, model #, lot #, country of origin, color, cuff type, thumb hole, seam locations, materia, photos, and AAMI equivalent level.
- A wide range of guidance on various issues such as clinical guidance for critical care, pediatrics, and special populations, lab services, long term care, and risk management.
- Updates to Safety of Extended Use and Reuse of N95 Respirators
- Coronavirus Support Product Equivalents and PPE Supply Equivalents
- High-Flow Oxygen Therapy Units - Product Comparison
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ASPR TRACIE:
- COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit: includes:
STATE - Medical Associations
Idaho Medical Association
Oregon Medical Association (OMA)
Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)
Wyoming Medical Society
STATE - Hospital Associations
Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association (ASHNHA)
Idaho Hospital Association (IHA)
Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA)
State Snapshot: A COVID-19 Report - A report that shares state responses to combat the COVID-19 outbreak
Source: Stateside Government Relations
Date: June 2, 2021
State Vaccine Snapshot - A report that shares links to each states' vaccination plan
Source: Stateside Government Relations
COVID-19 VACCINE PATIENT ACKNOWLDGEMENT FORM / INFORMED CONSENT
(to be used in tandem with vaccine screening and EAUs)
Oregon
Washington
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Acknowledgment Template (WSHA)
- CDC: Vaccine Administration: Prevaccination Checklist
EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EAU) FACT SHEETS
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
- Fact Sheet For Recipients And Caregivers Emergency Use Authorization (Eua) Of The Janssen Covid-19 Vaccine To Prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
- Fact Sheet For Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (Vaccination Providers)
Moderna
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (FDA)
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers (FDA)
Pfizer-BioNTech
- Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Global Information About Pfizer‑BioNTech COVID‑19 Vaccine (also known as BNT162b2)
STARTING A VACCINE CLINIC
- CDC - Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations
- Oregon Health Authority - Oregon Health Authority : COVID-19 Oregon Vaccine LPHA/Tribes and CBO partners Communications Toolkit : Immunization Provider Information : State of Oregon
- Washington Dept. of Health - COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Planning Resources
STANDING ORDERS
- Oregon - Model Standing Order for COVID-19 Vaccine
- Washington - Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
- The Immunization Action Coalition - Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Oregon
- “I’m a Vaccine” cartoon (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Facts - available in 11 languages
Washington
- Addressing Patient Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccines: WA DOH webinar
- Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: WA DOH pdf
National
Does my policy cover the administration of COVID-19 vaccines?
Yes. Vaccine administration is covered under the broad definitions above, and your policy does not contain any additional exclusions on vaccine administration. In addition, there are significant liability protections for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines and other drugs approved for use under an FDA Emergency Use Authorization.
Oregon Health Authority
- OHA Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) Overview
- PREP Act Authorization for the Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines (oregon.gov)
Washington Dept. of Health
Who can order and administer vaccines?
- Washington Dept. of Health - List of Providers Authorized to Administer and Order Vaccines (wa.gov)
ALASKA
(AK) Infection Control Protocols for Non-compliant Patients
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: July 14, 2020
(AK) Expedited Licensure and Telemedicine Options During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: May 14, 2020
IDAHO
(ID) Infection Control Protocols for Non-compliant Patients
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: July 10, 2020
OREGON
(OR) Infection Control Protocols for Non-compliant Patients
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: July 23, 2020 (updated from July 7 and June 26, 2020)
(FED-WA-OR) EMTALA Implications for COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 16, 2020
(OR) Privacy Implications for COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 15, 2020 (Updated from March 30)
(OR) Childcare for Healthcare Providers During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 23, 2020 (Updated from April 17 and March 23)
(OR) Retired Physicians and Other Limited Licensure Status During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 23, 2020 (Updated from March 23, 2020)
(OR) Medical Volunteers and Medical Stations in Oregon During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: March 27, 2020
(OR) Expedited Licensure and Telemedicine Options During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: March 25, 2020
WASHINGTON
(WA) Infection Control Protocols for Non-compliant Patients
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: July 7, 2020 (updated from June 24, 2020)
(FED-WA-OR) EMTALA Implications for COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 16, 2020
(WA) Childcare for Healthcare Providers During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 7, 2020 (Updated from March 19, 2020)
(WA) Retired Physicians and Other Limited Licensure Status During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: March 30, 2020 (Updated from March 24)
(WA) Privacy Implications for COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: March 24, 2020
(WA) Expedited Licensure and Telemedicine Options During COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: December 24, 2020
Employer's Guide to COVID-19 - Coronavirus Fears at Work; What Employers Need to Know
Source: HR Hero / BLR
Date: May 28, 2021
Documentation for Risk Mitigation During a Healthcare Crisis
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: June 17, 2020
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: May 14, 2020
EMTALA Implications for COVID-19
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: April 16, 2020
Telehealth Modifying Requirements in Response to COVID-19
Source: Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
Date: September 1, 2020
Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health Guide
Source: American Psychiatric Association and American Telemedicine Association
Date: April 2018
AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook
Source: AMA
Date: Posted June 26, 2020
Telehealth Informed Consent Onsite Visit with Second Provider
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: May 2020
Telehealth Informed Consent for Patient at Home
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: May 2020
Telemedicine Risk Management Considerations
Source: ASHRM
Date: 2018
FROM STATE ASSOCIATIONS OR GOVTS
IDAHO
Idaho Rebounds:
Stages of Reopening (April 23, 2020)
OREGON
Oregon Health Authority:
GUIDANCE
Guidance on Resumption of Non-Emergent and Elective Procedures at Hospitals (May 29, 2020; updated from April 30, 2020)
Hospital Attestation to Resume Non-Emergent or Elective Procedures (May 29, 2020; updated from April 30, 2020)
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Guidance on Resumption of Non-Emergent and Elective Procedures at Ambulatory Surgical Centers (April 29, 2020)
Ambulatory Surgical Center Attestation to Resume Non-Emergent or Elective Procedures (April 29, 2020)
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Guidance on Resumption of Non-Emergent and Elective Procedures in Medical and Dental Offices, and Other Health Care Settings (April 29, 2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Guidance for Resumption of Non-Emergent and Elective Procedures (May 6, 2020)
FRAMEWORK
Framework for Restarting Non-emergent and Elective Procedures in Hospitals and ASCs (April 23, 2020)
Framework for Restarting Non-emergent and Elective Procedures in Medical and Dental Offices (April 23, 2020)
WASHINGTON
Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA):
Reducing Restrictions on, and Safe Expansion of, Non-Urgent Medical and Dental Procedures – Proclamation by the Governor 20-24.1 (May 18, 2020)
Governor Inslee: COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers (posted June 26, 2020)
WYOMING
Wyoming Department of Health:
COVID-19: Guidance from the Wyoming Department of Health on Resuming Elective and Non-emergency Procedures (April 24, 2020)
FROM PHYSICIANS INSURANCE
Documentation for Risk Mitigation During a Healthcare Crisis
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: June 17, 2020
Consent to Treat During COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: Physicians Insurance
Date: June 17, 2020 (updated from May 12, 2020)
FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Medical Association (AMA):
Physician Practice Guide to Reopening (Updated May 28, 2020)
American Hospital Association (AHA):
Re-entry Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Medical Device Representatives (released May 19, 2020)
Roadmap from AHA, Others for Safely Resuming Elective Surgery as COVID-19 Curve Flattens (posted April 29, 2020)
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA):
COVID-19 Medical Practice Reopening Checklist (posted May 8, 2020)
RECORDED WEBINARS (open to the public)
COVID-19: Training for Healthcare Workers
Date: August 2020
Source: Stanford School of Medicine / Coursera
(Fee waived until 2021. Requires log in setup.)
Modular, self-paced course, covering symptoms and signs in patients with COVID-19, early stabilization, preventing the need for intubation, and ventilator management. Best evidence and guidelines are summarized with accompanying handouts and links to online resources. Simple infographics are available for viewers to use and promote optimal care across the institution.
COVID-19 Pulmonary, ARDS and Ventilator Resources
This complimentary course is presented in four modular units and requires users to create a login in to access. Learners are immersed in real-world ICU scenarios, while interactive elements encourage the development of safe and effective practices. This course also includes key procedures from the ‘AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive and Critical Care’ for free, courtesy of Elsevier.
Date: Posted April 2020
Source: American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN)
Treatment Options for COVID-19 - Presentation slides
Speaker: Ellie Sukerman, MD
Date: June 3, 2020
Source: Oregon Health and Science University
Protecting Mothers and Babies: COVID-19 and the OB Patient
Date: April 10, 2020
Source: Relias
COVID-19 Compliance Today and Tomorrow
Date: April 13, 2020
Source: PYA
Psychological Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Date: August 7, 2020
Resource: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Peer Support: Fostering Connection and Destigmatizing Mental Health for Caregivers
Date: July 24, 2020
Resource: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Transforming Moral Distress into Moral Resilience
Date: July 10, 2020
Resource: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Addressing the Collective Mental Health Burden Imposed by COVID-19
Date: June 15, 2020
Resource: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
ONLINE EDUCATION from Physicians Insurance (complimentary for members)
Clinical Assessment Via Telehealth Applications (1.50)
Ethical and Legal Guidelines for Telehealth (1.00)
Telehealth in Clinical Practice (1.50)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION (open to the public)
Introduction to Telehealth (0.75)
Date Posted: October 1, 2020
Source: Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)
This modular, telehealth primer is relevant to the Pacific Northwest area and includes statistics from OHSU's telehealth program implementation. By the end of this lesson viewers should be able to describe the spectrum of telehealth modalities including synchronous vs asynchronous care platforms; define "Webside" manners and employ them to conduct a more effective patient encounter; identify limitations of digital visits and strategies to mitigate them; follow current rules and regulations pertinent to the telehealth; understand the “digital divide” and use an inclusive and critical mindset in the practice of telehealth.
Telehealth Primer: The Right Care at the Right Place at the Right Time - Presentation slides
Speakers: Anthony Cheng, MD, Miles Ellenby, MD, Gianou Knox, MPH
Date: June 10, 2020
Source: Oregon Health and Science University
Getting Online with Telehealth: Practical Guidance for Physician Practices
During this webinar, PYA’s panel of heavy-hitting experts provided guidance physician practices can use to rollout, or further tap into, the telehealth opportunity.
Date: March 26, 2020
Source: PYA
ONLINE EDUCATION from Physicians Insurance (complimentary for members)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (1.00)
Pandemic Flu (0.50)
Many of the following practice management resources have been shared with us by PYA, a healthcare consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience, and locations in Atlanta, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa. You can learn more about their services and fees at https://www.pyapc.com.
One Week to Apply for FCC’s $250 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Source: PYA Insights
Date: April 29, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Expands PPP Eligibility
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 31, 2021
The American Rescue Plan — How It “Rescues” Healthcare
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 12, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline Extended
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 31, 2021
Top Five Medicare Reimbursement Takeaways from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
Source: PYA Insights
Date: December 23, 2021
Telemedicine True-Up: Provider Pricing Post-Pandemic
Source: PYA Insights
Date: May 22, 2020
"...But Planning is Everything" -- Restarting Health System Strategy
Source: PYA
Date: May 14, 2020
Provider Practice Restarts: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Proposition
Source: PYA
Date: May 1, 2020
PYA Framework for Re-starting Our Healthcare Economy
Source: PYA
Date: April 24, 2020
Accounting for Medicare Advance Payments and Relief Fund Payments
Source: PYA Insights
Date: April 14, 2020
Relief Fund Payments Arriving in Provider Bank Accounts – with Strings Attached
Source: PYA Insights
Date: April 10, 2020
Ensuring Provider Cash Flow During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Medicare Advance Payments
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 30, 2020
Take These Actions NOW in Preparing to Quickly Apply for a CARES Act “Small” Business Paycheck Protection Loan
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 30, 2020
$100 Billion-Plus in CARES Act for Healthcare: 3 Ways to Get It
Source: HealthLeadersMedia.com
Date: March 29, 2020
Trump Administration Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers
Source: CMS.gov
Date: March 28, 2020
5 Practical Revenue Cycle Initiatives During COVID-19
Source: PYA Insights
Date: March 27, 2020
PROGRAMS
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - A part of the federal stimulus package (a.k.a. CARES Act), the Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The U.S. Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. (April 2, 2020)
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) - This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to small businesses (under 500 employees) that are currently experiencing temporary loss of revenue. (April 2, 2020)
RECORDED WEBINARS (open to the public)
Webinar Series: A Short Course on the Consolidated Appropriations Act
Duration: Six 60-minute webinars.
Originally presented January 19th – February 4th, 2021
This six-part webinar series, provided at no cost from PYA, explores the key CAA provisions impacting the healthcare industry. Each complimentary one-hour webinar in the series focuses on a specific subject, detailing relevant provisions and their implications for the industry. The six episodes are:
- CAA and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- Introducing the New Rural Emergency Hospital
- Hospital Payment and Reimbursement
- Provider Relief Fund Update
- Telehealth Services: Before, During, and After the Pandemic
- PPP Loans – Second Draw, and Other CAA Considerations
So You Have A PPP Loan. Now What? — A New PYA Webinar
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Source: PYA
Provider Relief Fund Payments – What We Know, What We Don’t Know, What To Do Now
The federal government is now making CARES Act Relief Fund payments to Medicare providers. These payments are not loans—they do not have to be repaid or forgiven. However, this money comes with strings attached.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2020
Source: PYA
Hospitals, Capital, and Cashflow, under COVID-19
Hospitals and providers need to think creatively, strategically, and long-term about capital and cashflow under the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this complimentary webinar hosted by PYA, we will discuss the current state of capital markets for non-profit healthcare systems, and considerations for capital management, including the role of real estate assets.
Date: April 09, 2020
Source: PYA
The CARES Act: Your Piece of the $2 Trillion Pie
The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—the CARES Act—includes billions of dollars in relief for healthcare providers. In this complimentary webinar, PYA experts explained the complicated legislative language to help you understand the help that’s on the way.
Date: March 26, 2020
Source: PYA
COVID-19 Relief Funding, Loan Sources, And Obligations Breakdown
Source: PYA
Date: May 29, 2020
Stark Law Blanket Waiver Checklist
Stark Law waivers under COVID-19 allow greater flexibility in financial arrangements with physicians who may be negatively impacted by the pandemic. This checklist from PYA addresses key considerations.
Source: PYA
Date: April 2, 2020
