CDC Issues COVID-19 Serology Testing Guidelines – 5/27/2020

The CDC has issued interim guidelines on the use of serological testing to determine proactive immunity and infectiousness among COVID-19 patients.

• CDC: Interim COVID-19 Serology Testing Guidelines

State Extends Emergency Declaration – 5/26/2020

Governor Reynolds has issued a new Public Health Disaster emergency Declaration, extending many of the provisions of interest to the medical community until June 25. In doing so, she modified slightly the partial ban on elective procedures, lowering the threshold for ICU beds hospitals must reserve for potential COVID-19 patients from 30% to 20% of ICU bed capacity.

• 5/26 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• IMS Summary: Disaster Emergency Declaration Pertinent Sections
• IMS Summary: Elective Surgeries & Nonessential Medical Procedures
• IMS Elective Procedures Checklist

CDC Releases Detailed Reopening Guidance – 5/21/2020

The CDC has released its long-form state reopening guidance, which includes recommendations on disease surveillance, healthcare system capacity, infection control and contact tracing, testing usage, surveillance assessment and hospital gating, and setting-specific guidance.

• CDC: COVID-19 Reopening Guidance

Medicaid Issues Updated COVID-19 Testing & Lab Coding Guidance – 5/20/2020

IME has published a new Informational Letter to update coding guidance for COVID-19 testing and lab services.

• IME Informational Letter No. 2130

Medicare Updates COVID-19 Testing Payment Guidance – 5/19/2020

CMS has issued updated guidance to Medicare Administrative Contractors for the payment rates to assign to new COVID-19 testing codes.

• CMS: Updated COVID-19 Testing Payment Guidance

AHRQ COVID-19 Telehealth White Paper 
5/15/2020
The AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center has published a new white paper using existing research to contextualize the rapid expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and help inform clinical decision making.
·  AHRQ COVID-19 Telehealth White Paper

New IMS Patient & Family COVID-19 Communication Resource
5/14/2020
The IMS Patient and Family Advisory Committee has assembled some basic communication resources to assist physicians with translating the potentially complex conversations around COVID-19 into more person-centered and approachable discussions.

Medicare Telehealth Coverage & Payment FAQ Video
5/11/2020 CMS has released an updated FAQ video to outline some of the most common questions about Medicare coverage and payment under the COVID-19 public health disaster declarations.
·  CMS: Medicare Telehealth & Payment FAQ Video

Additional Sources of PPE 
5/11/2020
To aid practices in locating PPE to supplement the limited supply available via traditional supply lines, IMS has assembled a list of PPE manufacturers and distributors. IMS is providing this information as an informational resource. We cannot guarantee that these companies will consistently continue to accept orders or avoid shipment delays as demand increases. The full listing of manufacturers and distributors with the categories of PPE the provide, is available on the right-hand side of this page.

UHC Ending Most Medicare Advantage Coverage for Audio-Only Telehealth 
5/8/2020
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has announced that they will being phasing out the audio-only telehealth flexibilities that were implemented as part of their initial pandemic response efforts. Beginning May 11, they will require that telehealth visits with Medicare Advantage patients, including DSNP patients, be performed utilizing an interactive audio-video platform, unless otherwise indicated as a covered audio-only visit in the May 1, 2020, CMS telehealth announcement. UHC coverage for audio-only telehealth visits with individual and group plans is scheduled to continue until June 18.
·  UHC May 8 COVID-19 Notice
·  CMS May 1 Telehealth Announcement

HHS Extends CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Attestation Deadline 
5/7/2020
HHS has extended the deadline for providers to attest to receipt of funds under the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund and accept the program’s terms and conditions. Previously set at 30 days from the date of receiving funds, providers now have 45 days from this date to complete their attestation.
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Terms and Conditions
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Informational Page

Free Physician Peer Support Line
5/6/2020
Physicians working on the front lines of COVID-19 response efforts can now access a free, confidential national support line. This resource line, staffed by volunteer psychiatrists from across the country, is available daily from 8:00 am – 3:00 am EST.
·  Physician Support Line

Strategies for ASC Operating Room Management
5/4/2020
Physicians at the University of Iowa are among the authors of a new article that will be published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia examining strategies for daily management of operating rooms in ambulatory surgical centers following the acute phase of the COIVD-19 pandemic.
·  JCA: Strategies for ASC Operating Room Management

CMS Announces Additional Practice Flexibilities
4/30/2020

CMS has announced an additional round of COVID-19 blanket waivers, including payment parity for audio-only telehealth visits and additional flexibility for telehealth services under the Medicare program, as well as flexibility for medical staff privileging and the scope of services that may be provided at ambulatory surgical centers.
·  CMS: Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

New Resource for Evaluating Elective Procedures
4/30/2020
IMS continues to field inquiries from clinics working to understand whether or not a specific procedure is subject to the overlapping state orders regarding elective procedures. To assist with this, we have developed an informational flowchart to outline the various decision points at which an individual procedure may be subject to the state restrictions which now extend until May 15. Practices are strongly encouraged to consult their legal counsel and medical liability carrier as they evaluate resumption of suspended services.
·  IMS COVID-19 Elective Procedures Flowchart

Registration Open for WPS Medicare Telehealth Webinar
4/28/2020
Registration is now open for a new telehealth webinar that IMS and the fellow J-5 Region state medical societies will be hosting on May 11 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This webinar, featuring experts from WPS Medicare, will address the recent Medicare telehealth billing and policy changes.
·  Register to Attend

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application Assistance 
4/27/2020
The AMA has developed a guide to help practices navigate the application process to access the $100 billion CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. HHS has also released a new fact sheet related to the second round of provider payments through this new program. As part of the provider application process, physicians are required to submit their revenue information via the new Provider Payment Portal so it can be verified and payment issued.
·  AMA: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application Guide
·  AMA: Guidance for HHS General Allocation Fund Portal 
·  HHS Fact Sheet: Provider Relief Fund General Distribution 2 
·  HHS: CARES Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal

IMS Elective Procedures Checklist 
4/27/2020
To assist practices in determining when to resume elective surgeries and nonurgent medical procedures, IMS has assembled a brief checklist of suggested criteria. Practices are reminded to consult their legal counsel and medical liability carriers as part of this process.
·   IMS Elective Procedures Checklist

State Issued Updated PPE Shortage Order 
4/25/2020
IDPH has issued an updated PPE Shortage Order. This order, which replaces the April 9 PPE Shortage Order, integrates the governor’s April 24th emergency declaration to allow for the resumption of elective and nonessential medical procedures under certain circumstances. In doing so, the order also extends the blanket liability protections to any providers who resume elective procedures in accordance with the governor’s declaration.
·  IDPH: Updated PPE Shortage Order


Governor Partially Lifts Ban on Elective Surgeries & Non-Essential Procedures 
4/24/2020
The governor has issued a new emergency declaration partially lifting the ban on elective surgeries and non-essential medical procedures, effective at 5:00 am on Monday, April 27. Practices are strongly encouraged to consult their legal counsel and medical liability carrier prior to resuming elective and non-essential services.
·  4/24 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
·  IMS Summary: Elective Surgeries & Nonessential Medical Procedures
·  COPIC: Sample Special Consent for Elective Surgery or Procedure During COVID-19

HHS to Release Next Round of Provider Relief Funds 
4/23/2020
HHS has outlined the process by which it will begin releasing an additional $20 billion in direct provider relief funds, including funds to practices with a low Medicare volume, starting on April 24. Allocation of these funds will be based upon total 2018 net patient revenue and may require submission of an updated cost report for practices that do not already have one on file with CMS.
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Informational Page

Initial Guidance for Resuming Routine Procedures 
4/20/2020
While the statewide ban on elective surgeries and non-urgent medical procedures remains in effect until at least April 30, several national groups have begun to issue guidance for how practices can begin to prepare for the resumption of routine medical procedures and elective surgeries. This information may be helpful as your practice prepares to resume offering these services after the statewide ban is lifted.
·  CMS: Recommendations for Resuming Non-Emergent Healthcare
·  ACS: Guidance for Local Resumption of Elective Surgery 
·  Joint Statement on Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery

UI Physicians Participating in COVID-19 Provider Exposure Study
4/17/2020
Physicians at the University of Iowa are engaged in a National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet) study to develop a healthcare worker registry to study worker exposure and experience related to COVID-19. 
· HERO Registry & Study Overview

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Attestation & Payment Inquiries

HHS partnered with UnitedHealth Group (UHG) to deliver the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments. Physicians with inquiries about the status of their payments should contact UHG Provider Relations. Upon receiving funds, providers have 30 days from the date of payment to complete the payment attestation and agree to the terms and conditions. Practices that do not already have direct deposit through CMS or UHG’s Optum Pay, will receive a paper check unless they call UHG to set up direct deposit.
·  UHG Provider Relations: (866) 569-3522
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Payment Attestation Portal
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Terms & Conditions

Medicaid Announces Prior Auth & Claims Filing Extensions 
April 16, 2020
IME has announced that it is implementing a 90-day extension for all delayed services with a prior authorization approval that is scheduled to expire in March, April or May. It is also implementing a 90-day extension to the timely filing deadline for new claims with a date of service on or after April 1.
·  IME Informational Letter No. 2129

FCC Accepting Applications for Telehealth Support Program
4/16/2020
The federal CARES Act provided $200 million for the creation of a COVID-19 Telehealth Program to support qualifying providers’ telecommunications, information services, and device expenses related to the provision of telehealth services. Applications for this rolling funding opportunity are now being accepted.
·  FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
·  Recorded Webinar on Application Process
·  FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program FAQs

APHA/NAM COVID-19 Webinars
4/14/2020
The American Public Health Association (APHA) and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) have developed a series of free webinars outlining components of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
·  The Science of Social Distancing, Part 1
·  The Science of Social Distancing, Part 2
·  Emerging Evidence on Spread and Treatment
·  Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19

CDC Releases Resources in Languages Other Than English
4/14/2020
·  CDC in Espanol COVID-19 Homepage
·  COVID-19 Resources in Languages Other than English
·  COVID-19 Print Resources in Languages Other Than English

State Launches New COVID-19 Website 
4/14/2020
·  COVID-19 in Iowa Website

AMA Updated Coding & Prior Authorization Guidance
4/14/2020
·  COVID-19 Prior Authorization Guidance
·  COVID-19 Special Coding Guidance (Updated 4/3/2020)

IPS COVID-19 Resources
4/14/2020    
The Iowa Psychiatric Society has a number of COVID-19, including several physician wellness resources, available on its website.
·  IPS COVID-19 Resources

DEA Grants Controlled Substance Site Flexibility
4/13/2020
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued new guidance to allow hospitals and clinics to utilize their existing DEA registrations to receive and handle controlled substances at alternate satellite sites established to help respond the COVID-19 pandemic.
·  DEA Controlled Substance Site Flexibility 

HHS Releases Details on CARES Act Provider Relief Fund 
4/10/2020
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Information Page
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Fact Sheet
·  CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Initial Distribution by State

IDPH Issues PPE Shortage Order
4/10/2020
·  PPE Shortage Order 

CDC Issues Counterfeit PPE Guidance 
4/10/2020
In response to the increase in counterfeit PPE, which may not be capable of providing appropriate respiratory protection, the CDC has issued updated guidance for how to identify NIOSH-approved respirators.
·  CDC Counterfeit PPE Guidance

CDC Releases Updated Interim COVID-19 Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations 
4/8/2020
·  Updated Interim COVID-19 Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations

LifeServe Blood Center Issues Call for COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma 
4/8/2020

LifeServe is looking to collect COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP) from patients who have had a confirmed SARS-CoV-19 diagnosis and subsequent resolution of symptoms. They have issued CCP donor guidance.
·   CCP Donor Guidance 
·   Donate COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Sign

CMS Issues Updated Guidance on Elective Surgeries & Nonemergent Medical Services 
4/7/2020

·  CDC Guidance: Elective Surgeries & Nonemergent Medical Services

Provider Personal Protection Resources
4/7/2020

·  IMS Letter: Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones from COVID-19
·  American College of Emergency Physicians COVID-19 Personal Checklist
·  CDC: Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPA Equipment
·  NETEC: Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19
·   IDPH: Use of Homemade Gowns When Commercial PPE In Unavailable

 

IDPH Issues Guidance for Reporting COVID-19 Deaths & Poison Alert 
4/6/2020

·  Guidelines for Reporting & Certifying COVID-19 Deaths
·  Poison Alert: Serious Toxicity from Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

Medicare Releases FAQ Video on Telehealth Flexibility
4/6/2020

·  Medicare COVID-19 Telehealth FAQ video

Registration Open for IMS Telehealth Webinar 
4/3/2020

State and federal officials, as well as commercial payers, have implemented numerous policy and regulatory changes in recent weeks to help practices implement more wide-spread telehealth services. To help practices make sense of it all, IMS has arranged for Katie Fergus, President of Des Moines-based PractiSynergy, provide an overview of both the national and state-specific billing and coding changes that have been implemented. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

  ·     Register to Attend

Governor Issues Updated State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
4/3/2020

  ·     4/2 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration

  ·     IMS Summary of Emergency Declaration KeyProvisions (Updated 4/3/2020)

 

IME Issues COVID-19 Updates: Waivers, FAQs, Telehealth Billing Guidance
4/2/2020

  ·     IME Informational Letter No. 2125 – Medicaid Waivers & FAQ Documents

  ·     IME Informational Letter No. 2126 – Telehealth Billing Guidance

New CMS Flexibilities – Telehealth; Workforce; Administrative Burden
3/30/2020

  ·     CMS Physician Fact Sheet: Telehealth, Workforce, Administrative Burden Flexibilities

  ·     CMS Press Release: Telehealth, Workforce, Administrative Burden Flexibilities

Liability Protections & Expedited Licensure Information
3/30/2020

The Board of Medicine has issued updated guidance on liability protections afforded to individuals volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information for recent medical graduates to obtain expedited emergency licensure.

  ·   COVID-19 Liability Protections

  ·   IMS Summary of Emergency Declaration KeyProvisions (Updated 3/30/2020)

COVID-19 Mental Wellness and Self-Care Resources
3/27/2020

  ·  IMS COVID-19 Mental Wellness and Self-Care Resource Page

Updated State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
3/26/2020

  ·    3/26 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration

·  IMS Summary of Key Healthcare Provisions (Updated 3/27/2020) 

Linn County Medical Society Hosts COVID-19 Educational Webinar

  ·    LCMS COVID-19 Webinar Recording

Commercial Carriers COVID-19 Billing & Coding Updates
3/25/2020

  ·       UnitedHealthcare Releases Billing & Coding Updates

o   Prior Authorization Updates

o   Telehealth Updates

o   Updated Diagnosis & Laboratory Codes

 

  ·      Paramount Health Options Assembles Commercial Carriers Telehealth Billing & Coding Quick Reference Guide

    o PHO Telehealth Billing & Coding QuickReference Guide 


Telehealth Billing & Coding Resources for COVID-19 – 3/25/2020

·       ·   IMS Resource Page: COVID-19 Telehealth Billing and Coding

IDPH Updates Guidance for Reporting PPE Shortages
3/25/2020

·  Updated PPE Shortage Reporting and StockpileRequest Guidance 


AMA Releases Special Coding Advice Related to COVID-19
3/24/2020

  ·    Special Coding Advice During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

  ·    CPT Reporting for COVID-19 Testing

  ·    AMA Overview – CMS Payment Policies & Regulatory Flexibilities

Business Resources for COVID-19 Impacted Practices 
3/23/2020

· IMS Resource Page: Business Resources for Impacted Practices 

CMS Relaxes Provider Enrollment Standards
3/23/2020

· Provider Enrollment FAQ

Governor Signs New State Public Health Emergency Declaration
3/22/2020

  · Governor’s Press Release

CMS Relaxes Quality Program Reporting Requirements
3/22/2020

· CMS Relaxes MIPS & ACO Reporting Requirements


Childcare Assistance for Frontline Medical Staff 
3/22/2020

· DHSChildcare Resources in Response to COVID-19

Wellmark Announces Telehealth Coverage Updates, Including Payment Parity 
3/19/2020

·  COVID-19 Provider Communication

·  Telehealth Coverage Update Press Release 

Medicaid Issues Updated COVID-19 Billing Guidance 
3/19/2020

  ·  IMS Informational Letter No. 2119

CMS Recommends Delaying All Elective Surgeries & Non-Essential Medical Procedures 
3/19/2020

· CMS Procedural Recommendations


Governor Reynolds Issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
3/18/2020

• IDPH Press Release
• IMS Summary of Key Provisions
  

Telehealth Updates 
3/17/2020

·       CMS Announces Expanded Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries

o   Provider Fact Sheet

o   Medicare FAQ Document

·       HHS Office of Civil Rights Easing Enforcement of HIPAA Standards for Telehealth Services

o   Notification of Enforcement Discretion

·       Wellmark Waives Credentialing Standards, Allows Telephonic Visits, & Ensures Partial Reimbursement for Services

o   Details Available in Wellmark Provider Portal

·       UnitedHealthcare Waives Originating Site Restrictions, Allows Telephonic Visits, & Ensures Partial Reimbursement for Services

o   UHC Provider Telehealth Policies

o   UHC COVID-19 Telehealth FAQ Document

IMS Staff Working Remotely; All April IMS In-Person Meetings Cancelled 
3/16/2020

· COVID-19 Statement From IMS President 

PPE Manufacturers and Distributors

Company	PPE Product
Amazon Business for Healthcare	Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Shoe Covers
Dupont	Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Shoe Covers
3M	Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Shoe Covers
Alpha Pro Tech	Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Shoe Covers
Halyard	Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Shoe Covers
Honeywell	Gloves, Masks, Protective Suits, Goggles
MSA	Face Shields, Goggles, Respirators
Dentec	Masks, Respirators
Moldex	Masks, Respirators
Gerson	Masks, Respirators
San-M Package Company	Masks, Caps
Dasheng	Mask, Goggles
Makrite	Masks
Progrear	Masks
Iowa Made	Face Shields

Elective Surgeries & Nonessential Medical Procedures

• CMS: Recommendations for Delaying Elective Surgeries & Non-Essential Medical Procedures
• COPIC: Sample Special Consent for Elective Surgery or Procedure During COVID-19
• CMS: Recommendations for Resuming Non-Emergent Healthcare
• ACS: Guidance for Local Resumption of Elective Surgery
• Joint Statement on Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery
• CDC Estimated PPE Needs Calculator
• IMS COVID-19 Elective Procedures Flowchart
• JCA: Strategies for ASC Operating Room Management
• IMS Summary: Elective Surgeries & Nonessential Medical Procedures (5/26/2020)
• IMS Elective Procedures Checklist (5/26/2020)

Provider Personal Protection

• IMS Letter: Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones from COVID-19
• ACEP: COVID-19 Personal Checklist
• CDC: Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPEquipment
  
• NETEC: Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19
• CDC: Updated Interim COVID-19 Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations
• CDC: Isolation Precautions
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment & Medical Supplies

• IDPH: Use of Homemade Gowns When Commercial PPE In Unavailable
• IDPH: Updated PPE Shortage Reporting and Stockpile Request Guidance – 3/25/2020
• CDC: Counterfeit PPE Guidance
• IDPH: Updated PPE Shortage Order

 

Volunteer to Help with Disaster Response

• IDPH: Iowa Statewide Registry of Emergency Volunteers (i-SERV)
• IDPH: Directory of Local Public Health Departments
• HSEM: Directory of County Emergency Management Agencies
• IMS Summary: Liability Protections for Volunteer Provider

 

Patient Education

• CDC in Espanol COVID-19 Homepage
• CDC: COVID-19 Resources in Languages Other than English
• CDC: COVID-19 Print Resources in Languages Other Than English

 

COVID-19 Practice Guidelines & Resources

• CDC:Information for Healthcare Professionals
• IDPH: Resources for Healthcare
• IDPH: Guidelines for Reporting & Certifying COVID-19 Deaths
• APHA/NAM: Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19
• APHA/NAM: Emerging Evidence on Spread and Treatment
• CDC: COVID-19 Reopening Guidance
• CDC: Interim COVID-19 Serology Testing Guidelines

Medications

• DEA: Controlled Substance Site Flexibility
• IDPH Poison Alert: Serious Toxicity from Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

 

Billing & Coding

Medicare

• WPS Medicare J-5 Provider Portal
• CMS: Medicare Coverage & Payment Related to COVID-19
• CMS: Updated COVID-19 Testing Payment Guidance
  

Medicaid

• IME Informational Letter No. 2115 – Billing Services Related to Coronavirus and COVID-19
• IME Informational Letter No. 2119  – Update to Billing Services Related to Coronavirus and COVID-19
• IME Informational Letter No. 2125 – Medicaid Waivers & FAQ Documents
• IME Informational Letter No. 2126 – Telehealth Billing Guidance
• IME Informational Letter No. 2129 – 90 Day Prior Auth & Claims Filing Extension
• IME Informational Letter No. 2130 - Updated Testing & Lab Coding Guidance

Wellmark

• COVID-19 Provider Communication

UnitedHealthcare

• Prior Authorization Updates
• Updated Diagnosis & Laboratory Codes

General Resources

• CPT Reporting for COVID-19 Testing
• AMA Overview – CMS Payment Policies & Regulatory Flexibilities
• COVID-19 Prior Authorization Guidance
• COVID-19 Special Coding Guidance (Updated 4/3/2020)

Administrative Resources

• CMS Delays Quality Program Reporting Requirements
• CMS: Relaxed Medicare CMS Provider Enrollment FAQ
• DHS: Childcare Resources in Response to COVID-19
• CMS: Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers (4/30/2020 Update)

External Resource Pages

• CDC COVID-19 Homepage
• IDPH COVID-19 Homepage
• CMS COVID-19 Partner Toolkit
• WHO COVID-19 Webpage
• AMA Guide for COVID-19
• COVID-19 in Iowa Website

 

Public Health Disaster Emergency Declarations

• 3/17 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• 3/22 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• 3/26 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• 4/24 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• IMS Calls for Short-Term Shelter-In-Place Order
• 4/27 State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
• IMS Summary: Disaster Emergency Declaration Pertinent Sections (Updated 4/29/2020)
• State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration (5/26/2020)
• IMS Summary: Disaster Emergency Declaration Pertinent Sections (5/26/2020)

Partner Organizations

LifeServe Blood Center

LifeServe Blood Center is looking to collect COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP) from patients who have had a confirmed SARS-CoV-19 diagnosis and subsequent resolution of symptoms. They have issued CCP donor guidance.

• CCP Donor Guidance 
• Donate COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Sign

 

Business Resources for COVID-19 Impacted Practices
IMS has assembled a resource page to help connect Iowa physicians and clinic administrators to short- and long-term resources to aid in responding to the business implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• IMS Resource Page: Business Resources for Impacted Practices

Telehealth Billing & Coding Resources for COVID-19
IMS has assembled a resource page to help Iowa physicians and clinic administrators easily locate the numerous policy changes and resources related to the administration of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• IMS Resource Page: COVID-19 Telehealth Billing and Coding

COVID-19 Physician Wellness and Self-Care
IMS has assembled a resource page to connect Iowa physicians and clinic administrators to mental health and wellness resources to help care for themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• IMS Resource Page: COVID-19 Mental Wellness and Self Care