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COVID-19/Coronavirus

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

December 15, 2020: COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Kentucky; Healthcare Workers Begin Receiving First Dose

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

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