Here’s all the slides if you missed it.

 

From: Barb January
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:24 AM
To: 'Sara Fox' <sfox@preshomes.org>; Berger, Paula <paula.berger@parknicollet.com>; 'Krull, Margaret E' <Margaret.Krull@allina.com>; medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: RE: CMS Updates

 

From the 4/1/20 NAHC conference call yesterday:

 

Barb January

Adara Home Health

 

 

From: Sara Fox <sfox@preshomes.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:27 PM
To: Berger, Paula <paula.berger@parknicollet.com>; Barb January <Barb.January@adarahomehealth.com>; 'Krull, Margaret E' <Margaret.Krull@allina.com>; medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: RE: CMS Updates

 

It does say this below which references using for home health too.

 

 

Sara

 

From: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org <medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Berger, Paula
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:00 PM
To: Barb January <Barb.January@adarahomehealth.com>; 'Krull, Margaret E' <Margaret.Krull@allina.com>; medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: RE: CMS Updates

 

I’m still wondering about the phone only F2F?  I was thinking this referred to Hospice?  Does phone only F2F apply to Home Health? 

 

Paula Berger RN, PHN, COS-C

Regulatory Compliance Supervisor

Park Nicollet Methodist Home Care

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From: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org [mailto:medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org] On Behalf Of Barb January
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 4:31 PM
To: 'Krull, Margaret E' <Margaret.Krull@allina.com>; medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL]RE: CMS Updates

 

External Email: Don't click links or attachments unless you trust the email.

This is the only reference I could find to it.

I think audio/visual is preferred but if the patient only has an audio phone – sounds like it can be used.

 

Barb January

 

 

From: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org <medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Krull, Margaret E
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:42 PM
To: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: FW: CMS Updates

 

Hi-

I have read this a few times and cannot find the exact spot where it states Audio-only telehealth.   Can someone point me in that direction?    We were dabbling with trying video but will scrap it if it is truly audio only.

 

Hope you’re all hanging in there!  Sending good thoughts.
Thanks,

 

Margaret Krull

PT • SouthEast Clinical Manager

Allina Health Home Health

Phone • 612-262-7683 • Pager 612-654-3097 • Cell 612-600-6892

margaret.krull@allina.com

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From: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org <medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Karen Peterson
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 7:39 AM
To: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: CMS Updates

 

Good morning –

 

Late yesterday CMS made some pretty significant announcements – wanted to be sure you see right away!  Some of the highlights for home care:

·         Home Health and Hospice can use telehealth as appropriate

·         Audio-only telehealth allowed

·         Homebound applies for patients at risk of infection

·         2-week nurse visits waived

·         Expanded verbal orders guidelines

·         Expanded coverage of respiratory equipment

 

 

Full text here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/additional-backgroundsweeping-regulatory-changes-help-us-healthcare-system-address-covid-19-patient

 

Go forth and conquer!!!

 

Karen Peterson

Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy Manager

Minnesota HomeCare Association

 

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