The 2019 bill SB19-079 Concerning a Requirement that Certain Practitioners Prescribe Controlled Substances Electronically went into effect for many Colorado physicians on July 1, 2021, but physicians working in a solo practice (a practice consisting of only one prescriber) or in a rural area (as defined in the law) do not have to comply until July 1, 2023. Under the new law, applicable physicians must prescribe Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances electronically, with certain exceptions. Read more here.

The main function of the position is to care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including substance use problems. This position provides psychiatric assessments and management, ordering and interpreting tests and documenting care in the electronic medical records; assesses patients progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; institutes emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to the community providers when needed; provides telepsychiatry services through the phone/video conferencing if needed; and collaborates with others within and outside of the CSU Health Network to ensure that patients receive the optimal care.

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/91087.

On Aug. 12, the FDA authorized an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for certain immunocompromised individuals. Medicare will pay for administering an additional dose of vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) at the same amount as for other of the COVID-19 vaccine (approximately $40 each). Use CPT code 0003A for the Pfizer vaccine and CPT code 0013A for the Moderna vaccine. More information.

The American Medical Association updated the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set to include a new administration code that is unique to a third dose of the current COVID-19 vaccines offered by Pfizer and Moderna.

Likewise, being educated regarding Medicare enrollment will save us from denials of coverage. As I’ve guided hundreds of people on their Medicare journey, I’ve found several recurring Medicare idiosyncrasies to be central to the conversation with physicians and other high-income individuals, as well as billing departments. Read more here.