Clarification on Executive Order 20-72 on Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures

  
The FMA interpretation of Executive Order 20-72 is that only medically unnecessary, non-urgent or non-emergency procedures or surgeries are prohibited. This has been confirmed by staff at the Florida Department of Health in communications to the FMA this morning.
  
The Department of Health also confirmed that Physicians can continue to see patients for purposes of evaluation and management.

Telemedicine visits can continue unabated. Primary care practitioners can continue to see and treat patients with chronic and acute conditions, perform wellness exams, and provide mental health services, that do not consume personal protective equipment.

Specialists can see patients for follow-up care and other non-surgical purposes.
  
The medical care prohibited under this order is:

  • elective or non-medically necessary surgical procedures 

  • surgical procedures that can be postponed without putting the patient’s immediate health, safety or well-being at risk

  • medical procedures that would consume personal protective equipment, that can be postponed without putting the patient’s immediate health, safety or well-being at risk

Physicians should consult the CMS recommendations for additional guidance.
  
We understand the negative impact this will have on countless physicians and their patients. The FMA will be here to help guide you through this unprecedented event. If you have any questions please contact the FMA General Counsel’s office at legal@flmedical.org or call 850 224-6496.
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Telemedicine, Virtual Visits and Digital E/M Services: an Update on Current Capabilities and Emergency Declarations 
For 2020, CPT® and CMS have expanded on the non-face to face services physicians and non-physician practitioners can provide. The recently passed ‘‘Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020” waived certain Medicare requirements for the provision of telemedicine. View the webinar recording and learn what is available as we untangle this web of opportunities.
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WEBINAR: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): What Practices and Employers Need to Know

Tue, Mar 24, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
In response to the Center for Disease Control announcing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic, our organizations are partnering with Healthcare Compliance Pros to host a webinar to address key concerns pertaining to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In this webinar, Eric Christensen discussed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and what employers need to know. He will address concerns related to employee education, how to prepare your organization for an infection, and the steps you can take to protect your organization. 

Key learning objectives: 

  • Understanding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 

  • Identifying ways to reduce risk exposure

  • Establishing internal protocols to handle employees or patients infected with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 

  • Employee training requirements to manage Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in your practice 

  • CDC and public health guidance recommendations 

  • Posting requirements for internal and external awareness 

We understand how Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting employers world-wide. With many employers looking for ways to adjust their working arrangements to slow the spread of COVID-19, Healthcare Compliance Pros is here to assist. We have created handouts, modules, training programs, and more to help our clients be prepared to handle COVID-19. Contact your compliance specialist 855.427.0427 to discuss adding our COVID-19 course and resources to your existing compliance program. 

Healthcare Compliance Pros is a leading provider of compliance. We work hard to ensure our clients are protected, educated, and informed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies
Our organization has heard of a growing shortage of availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies at our physician practices. 
 
Given concerns over the appropriate redirecting of government procured supplies to large institutions and facilities, we have been working to coordinate a supply chain for our members and small practices as well so we can help address your supply needs during the crisis.  
 
We know each of you will play a key role in the ability of us to stop the spread of disease and return to normal. 
 
We have found some potential options for supplies, at this time we need to determine what our member needs are.  We have not ordered anything yet, we are just trying to determine your needs.
 

While we work on addressing the adequate availability of supplies, here are the latest optimization strategies for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the CDC.


 
 
 

 

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