COVID-19 Report
We’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry.
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Telemedicine 2020
We are seeking out the latest developments around Telemedicine. How is telemedicine used to benefit patients and care givers? News from Bluestream Health, Redox, Greenway Health, NextGen Healthcare, American Telemedicine Association, American Medical Association, KipuHealth, INFORMS, Livongo, 98point6, MDLIVE Inc., SOC Telemed, Tyto Care, and more.
New CPT Codes for Multi-Virus Tests Detect COVID-19 And Flu
The AMA published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes new code additions and editorial revisions for reporting medical services sparked by the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMA Releases 2021 CPT Code Set
The first major overhaul in more than 25 years to the codes and guidelines for office and other outpatient evaluation and management services was included in the release of the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set published by the American Medical Association.
AMA and SNOMED International Launch Joint Demonstration Project
The American Medical Association and SNOMED International announced a concrete demonstration of how Current Procedural Terminology and SNOMED CT work together to enable better outcomes and enhanced resource utilization throughout the health ecosystem.
Medicare Moving Forward With Planned E/M Office Visit Changes
Major modifications are coming to the coding, documentation, and payment of evaluation and management (E/M) services for office visits as Medicare has signaled its intention to implement finalized guidelines and payment rates as planned on January 1, 2021.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News 8-5-2020
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Cohere Health, AHIP, Anthem, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, AMA, Oscar Health Insurance, Cigna, CareSource and more.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News 7-8-2020
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Oscar Health, Cigna, Carrot Health, Molina, Health Partners Plans, InnovaCare Health, Avalere Health, CVS Health, Anthem Inc., Humana, CareSource, Medica and more.
4th of July Message from the AMA
Normally, the 4th of July is filled with family and friends, but this year a typical celebration could further spread COVID-19 and endanger lives. Celebrate safely by limiting the size of gatherings, physical distancing, wearing masks & washing hands often.