The Kentucky telehealth law requires Medicaid and managed care organizations (MCOs) to cover medical services provided via telehealth to the same extent they cover
For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, Medicare is expanding telehealth coverage. KMA has created an informational resource guide for members. KMA expresses no opinion
Posted March 19, 2020 Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack delivers a message for providers clarifying guidance on providing patient care amid COVID-19.
KMA asked members what they are doing in their practices during the coronavirus emergency. This document contains some of the information provided by members in
Posted March 18, 2020 Order Regarding Office Visits/Outpatient Procedures On Saturday, Governor Andy Beshear requested that all hospitals cease performing elective procedures by the close
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Bonnie J. Hackbarth Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky 877-326-2583 (o), 502-552-3770 (m) Emily Schott Kentucky Medical Association 502-814-1388 Joint Statement:
From the American Medical Association, March 17, 2020: “In light of the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is exercising its enforcement discretion and,
A Message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D. There is no question that the last several weeks have been challenging for physicians and all of
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) has streamlined its member and public communications to address ONLY COVID-19 issues and is keeping physicians updated with the latest
During a press event this afternoon, Governor Andy Beshear announced that he is requesting that all hospitals “cease elective procedures by close of business on
