The KMA is continuing to monitor the spread of COVID-19, more commonly referred to as Coronavirus, as new details emerge. Physicians are urged to follow guidance from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Centers for Disease Control.
Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. has prepared the following special video message for KMA members regarding the virus.
January 10, 2021: SBA Releases Information & Forms for New PPP Loan Forgiveness Program; KMA to Offer Informational Webinar This Wednesday
December 28, 2020: COVID-19 Immunization: A Message from Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steve Stack, M.D.
December 22, 2020: Congress Passes New Stimulus Bill; Includes Surprise Billing Agreement
November 9, 2020: BREAKING: COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Boasts 90% Effectiveness Rate
October 2, 2020: HHS Announces New Round of Provider Relief Funding
September 23, 2020: KMA, MagMutual to Present “Medical Liability Considerations for Physicians” Webinar Tomorrow
August 21, 2020: KMA, KFMC, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and Anthem Launch “Raise Your Guard, KY” Campaign
August 11, 2020: HHS Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 General Distribution Now Accepting Additional Applicants
July 31, 2020: KMA, KFMC, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Release Face Mask PSAs: “Wear It For Me”
July 21, 2020: Register Today for KMA’s Virtual Annual Meeting
July 20, 2020: Kentucky COVID Cases See Largest Single-Day Increase
June 19, 2020: Provider Relief Fund Update
June 11, 2020: HHS Announces Enhanced Provider Portal, Relief Fund Payments for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid & CHIP Providers
June 9, 2020: Please Complete: 2020 KMA Annual Meeting Member Survey
June 5, 2020: A Message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D.: Medicine for Humanity
June 1, 2020: Updated KDPH Guidance for Release from Isolation
May 26, 2020: Healthcare Phase IV Begins Tomorrow
May 21, 2020: Guidance Released for Allocation of Remdesivir to Hospitals
May 18, 2020: Hospital and Healthcare Facility Visitor Restrictions Modified
May 15, 2020: Clarification Regarding Preoperative COVID-19 Testing
May 14, 2020: Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19
May 13, 2020: Healthcare Phase III Begins Today
May 12, 2020: Executive Order Signed for Healthcare Reopening Phases III and IV
May 8, 2020: Additional COVID-19 Data Available from CHFS
May 7, 2020: Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Regarding Phase II Healthcare Reopening
May 6, 2020: KMA, Kentucky Hospital Association Release Joint Public Service Announcement on Healthcare Reopening
May 5, 2020: Healthcare Phase II Begins Wednesday
May 1, 2020: KDPH Announces Arrival of Battelle CCDS
April 30, 2020: KMA President Brent Wright, M.D. to Appear on KET’s “CORONAVIRUS: A Kentucky Update”
April 29, 2020 (2): Kentucky-Based Laboratories Available to Run COVID-19 Tests
April 29, 2020: KDPH Releases New Guidance on Requesting PPE
April 28, 2020: KMA COVID-19 Physician Survey Results
April 27, 2020: President’s Message: The New Normal
April 24, 2020: Reminder: Guidelines for Reopening Healthcare Services; Services Can Begin Monday, April 27
April 23, 2020: Administration Releases Guidelines for Reopening Healthcare Services
April 22, 2020: Gov. Beshear Announces Medical Offices, Some Healthcare Services to Reopen Monday
April 22, 2020: Healthy at Work: Submit Proposals for Reopening Businesses
April 21, 2020: KDPH Clinician Webinar
April 20, 2020: COVID-19 Physician Survey
April 17, 2020: Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act’s Main Street Lending Program
April 16, 2020: Employee Retention Credit
April 15, 2020: Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Emergency Advance
April 14, 2020: Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
April 13, 2020: Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
April 10, 2020: Requesting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Through the State Emergency Operations Center
April 8, 2020: KMA Signs on to Letter Urging Relief for Physicians Through CARES Act
April 7, 2020: Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 Resources
April 6, 2020: COVID-19 and Healthcare Providers: Relief, Business and Employment Concerns Online Enduring CME Activity
April 3, 2020: Revisions: Medicare Telehealth Services During COVID-19
April 2, 2020: Volunteers Requested for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
April 1, 2020: DEA Removes Barrier for Treating Opioid Use Disorder During COVID-19
March 31, 2020: CMS Announces New Temporary Telehealth Waivers, Flexible Rules in Response to COVID-19
March 30, 2020: Doctor’s Day 2020: A Moment to Honor & Reflect
March 27, 2020: Cigna to Allow Providers to Bill Standard Face-to-Face Visit for Telehealth, Including Telephone-Only
March 26, 2020: Humana Encouraging Use of Telehealth; Temporarily Updates Policy to Include Phone Service
March 25, 2020: KMA, Foundation for Healthy Kentucky Release COVID-19 PSAs
March 24, 2020: Anthem Expands Coverage to Include Telephone-only Services
March 23, 2020: KMA Signs on to Letter Requesting Congressional Support for Physicians
March 20, 2020: Medicaid Rules for Telehealth Services
March 20, 2020: New Medicare Rules for Telehealth Services
March 19, 2020: A Message from Dr. Stack
March 19, 2020: Physician Responses to Practice Changes Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
March 18, 2020: Order Regarding Office Visits/Outpatient Procedures; Telehealth and HIPPA
March 17, 2020: URGENT: HHS Office for Civil Rights Will Not Impose Penalties on Physicians Using Telehealth in Event of Noncompliance Under HIPAA
March 17, 2020: A Message from KMA President Brent Wright, M.D.
March 16, 2020: Update for Physicians
March 14, 2020: Gov. Beshear Requesting Hospitals Cease All Elective Procedures by EOB March 18
March 12, 2020: AMA Coronavirus Resource Page for Physicians and downloadable guide
March 11, 2020: Fake Online Coronavirus Map Delivers Well-known Malware
Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Centers for Disease Control: What Clinicians Need to Know About the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Engaging in Effective COVID-19 Vaccination Conversations
Centers for Disease Control: Toolkits for Medical Centers, Clinics and Clinicians
Centers for Disease Control: Overview of Shipping, Handling and Storage
Kentucky Department for Public Health: Quick Guide to COVID-19 Vaccines
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Trump Administration Drives Telehealth Services in Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare Rules for Telehealth Services
Medicaid Rules for Telehealth Services
Anthem Expands Coverage to Include Telephone-only Services
Aetna Expands Telehealth Coverage for 90 Days
Humana Telehealth Temporarily Includes Phone Service
CIGNA Broadens Coverage for Virtual Care Allowing for Phone-only Services
UnitedHealthcare Expands Access to Telehealth Including Audio-only Services
Kentucky Department of Insurance: Telehealth Remote Communications
CMS: Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
SAMHSA: DEA Information on Prescribing for Controlled Substance by Telemedicine
SAMHSA COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
Telehealth and Other Virtual Care Documentation Reminders During COVID-19
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Billing
AMA – AMA Physician’s Guide to COVID-19
CDC – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
KCHFS – COVID-19 Healthcare Providers and Laboratory Services
NEJM – Coronavirus (Covid-19) collection of articles and other resources
Smoking/Vaping May Increase Complications of COVID-19
Kentucky Department for Public Health Emergency Dept. Flow Chart for COVID-19 Testing
UPDATED KDPH Guidance for Release from Isolation
Guidance for Healthcare Personnel for Work in Quarantine or Isolation
Contingency and Crisis Staffing Strategies for Healthcare Facilities
Anthem Announces Waiver for Coronavirus Testing
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Guidance
Advisory on Patient Refills during Declaration of Emergency
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) Provider Guidance on COVID-19
HHS/CMS COVID-19 Emergency Declarations and Waivers
HHS Waiver or Modification of Requirements Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act
CMS COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Guidance on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
DEA Guidance: Exemption Allowing Alternate Delivery Methods for OTPs
SAMHSA Opioid Treatment (OTP) Guidance
Perioperative COVID Testing Guidance
Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Pandemic
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
KHSAA COVID-19 Return To Play Form
KMA Committee on Sports Medicine COVID-19 Medical Evaluation and Return-to Activity Guidance for Middle and High School Student-Athletes
Cardiac Considerations for Student-Athletes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
ACC-AHA Cardiac Eligibility and Disqualification for Athletes 2015
BJSM Infographic – Return to play in athletes with COVID
Resurgence of sport in the wake of COVID-19: cardiac considerations in competitive athletes BJSM
European Society of Cardiology return to sports after COVID-19 infection
JAMA Cardiology return to play game plan after COVID
NFHS AMSSM Cardiac guidance statement final July 2020
Return to Sports After COVID-19 Dutch Sports Cardiology Position Paper 2020
