Public health emergency (United States)

myFICO: What the End of the Pandemic Means for the CARES Act

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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This also means the end of many parts of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act , or CARES Act for short.

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  • This also means the end of many parts of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act , or CARES Act for short.
  • The Act was signed on March 27, 2020 to provide trillions of dollars toward various temporary relief programs during the pandemic.
  • Here’s an overview of some of the economic and health programs that have or will expire soon, from myFICO.
  • For more loan and credit education, visit myFICO’s blog at https://www.myfico.com/credit-education/blog
    One of the most well-known aspects of the CARES Act was the distribution of stimulus payments to eligible individuals and families.

Sesame: May U.S. Health Care Price Index Reveals Americans are Paying 15% More for Care in 2023, as Demand for Cash-Pay Treatment Grows

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost Medicaid coverage since redeterminations began April 1st, driving more demand for cash-pay telehealth appointments, driving a higher price over last year.

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  • Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost Medicaid coverage since redeterminations began April 1st, driving more demand for cash-pay telehealth appointments, driving a higher price over last year.
  • Increased demand for telehealth services: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the demand for telehealth services, and that rapid growth is expected to continue as more providers and patients adopt these services.
  • Increased prices for telehealth appointments for people paying out-of-pocket for services is reflected in higher prices for telehealth services over last year.
  • The May 2023 USHPI found demand for cash-pay healthcare drove higher costs from a year ago across the most common visits:

Qbtech, Inc. Issues Commentary In Support of DEA’s Extension of Temporary Rule for Telehealth Treatment

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.

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  • Qbtech , Inc., a leading advocate on a mission to improve mental health outcomes, shares its full support for the extension of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) temporary rule through November 11, 2023.
  • “The adoption of measurement-based care in behavioral health, already the standard in England, is gaining traction in the U.S., including through telehealth models.
  • “We maintain a hopeful outlook as the extension of the temporary rule potentially signifies a meaningful step toward addressing these concerns,” adds Letterle.
  • To show your support, you can add your signature to the ADHD Expert Consortium’s Consensus Statement , which calls for the standardization of care.

End of COVID Public Health Emergency Limits Patients' Access to Nursing Care during National Nurses Week

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and others are honoring and recognizing the vital contributions of nursing professionals. Nurses have been at the forefront of healthcare during the pandemic, providing the highest quality care. However, there are some regulatory changes occurring at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11 that might adversely impact patients' access to that high quality of care overnight.

Key Points: 
  • Nurses have been at the forefront of healthcare during the pandemic, providing the highest quality care.
  • However, there are some regulatory changes occurring at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11 that might adversely impact patients' access to that high quality of care overnight.
  • The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (HR 2713) introduced in Congress in April, would help patients keep their providers and expand access to care for all patients.
  • Sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the week-long event highlights the crucial contributions that nurses make to healthcare and their communities.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA READY TO SUPPORT 600,000 ARIZONANS THROUGH MEDICAID REDETERMINATION

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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PHOENIX, Ariz., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is offering education, guidance, and health insurance options to Arizonans who are no longer eligible for Medicaid after the Public Health Emergency ends. BCBSAZ Navigators will be available in counties across the state to pass out information, answer questions, and help.

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  • "We know this can be an overwhelming time for Arizonans, but we are here to assist," said Rachel Winkler, General Manager, Individual Segment, at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
  • "It's important for Arizonans to check their status and understand the timeline to ensure they have no lapse in health insurance coverage."
  • As the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency approaches, Medicaid eligibility for millions of Americans, including 600,000 Arizonans, is at risk.
  • To find a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona health insurance plan or to find out if you are eligible for a Medicaid plan, visit azblue.com or call (844)-756-2583.

To Better Support Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries, Zocdoc Launches Search and Booking for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) on its Marketplace

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zocdoc, the leading healthcare marketplace that makes it easy for people to find and book in-person or virtual care across +200 specialties and +12k insurance plans, today announced that it is introducing Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) on its marketplace. FQHCs are primary care health clinics that focus on providing quality care to underserved patient populations, regardless of their ability to pay for care. The addition of this new type of care organization to Zocdoc will make it easier for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and other disenfranchised patients, to seamlessly find and book care.

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  • FQHCs are primary care health clinics that focus on providing quality care to underserved patient populations, regardless of their ability to pay for care.
  • With access to affordable, quality care at risk for so many Americans, Zocdoc began a concerted effort to bring more FQHCs on to its marketplace.
  • Zocdoc users booked in-network appointments using more than 1,200 different Medicaid and Medicare plans, for care across more than 170 different medical specialties.
  • Today, more than 85% of providers (excluding mental health) on Zocdoc's marketplace accept Medicare or Medicaid.

Covid-19 Scams: New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for March

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: COVID-19 Scams.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: COVID-19 Scams.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol, the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • The NYS Senior Medicare Patrol has a hotline for people who believe they have been a victim of any Medicare fraud.
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ADHD Online Alerts People to Changes in Telehealth, Prescriptions as Public Health Emergency Ends

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADHD Online , the leader in online ADHD assessment and treatment options, said patients using telehealth for access to certain prescriptions must take specific steps to prepare for changes related to the end of the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADHD Online , the leader in online ADHD assessment and treatment options, said patients using telehealth for access to certain prescriptions must take specific steps to prepare for changes related to the end of the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11.
  • "The pending end of the Public Health Emergency will change how telemedicine and telehealth operate," said ADHD Online co-founder and CEO Zachariah Booker.
  • Then the provider or patient should return the form and a summary of the patient's doctor visit to ADHD Online.
  • "Rest assured that ADHD Online is here for you, and we're working hard to make sure you will continue to receive care and treatment for your ADHD."

ESO Predicts Key EMS Trends for 2023

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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ESO , the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, hospitals, state and federal agencies, today shared the trends it predicts will have the most impact on emergency medical services (EMS) in 2023: applicant pools will decrease; mobile integrated health will play a bigger role in patient care; clinical innovations will resurface in 2023; technology and data will drive improved patient outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • ESO , the leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, hospitals, state and federal agencies, today shared the trends it predicts will have the most impact on emergency medical services (EMS) in 2023: applicant pools will decrease; mobile integrated health will play a bigger role in patient care; clinical innovations will resurface in 2023; technology and data will drive improved patient outcomes.
  • “COVID-19 pulled EMS clinicians in many different directions, but in 2023 we may begin to see clinical innovations resurface as providers look at ways to improve patient care and outcomes,” said Dr. Brent Myers, Chief Medical Officer ESO.
  • Also consider the following, signing bonuses for new employees may lead to retention issues for current employees – further exacerbating the problem.
  • In 2023, we will see a return to broader clinical innovation as the role of EMS evolves.

Improving Access & Timely Care for Vulnerable Patients Referred to Home Health via Telehealth Physician Support

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Saturday, February 18, 2023
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The two organizations collaborated on a solution to utilize technology to enhance home health care access for patients without a local physician during the pandemic.

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  • The two organizations collaborated on a solution to utilize technology to enhance home health care access for patients without a local physician during the pandemic.
  • AccentCare had a Sound Physician virtually certify patients for services and act as a prescribing provider until a long-term community primary care physician could be found for the patient.
  • The study found that home health partnered with virtual physicians can close the gap to meet the needs of vulnerable patients requiring skilled home health services.
  • Timely initiation of care was better than the national average for patients that would normally have been denied for home health services due to no assigned community physician to sign orders.