COVID-19 News and Updates
Texas Psychological Association has started an initiative called “TPA Pro Bono Project: COVID-19.” The initiative provides up to two hours of free mental health services for qualifying Texans. - https://www.texaspsyc.org/page/ProBonoProject
2021
Reimbursement Rates Effective January 1, 2020
Provider Facing COVID-19 Vaccine Key Messages
2020
Medicaid COVID flexibilities have been extended through March 31st, 2021
Optional COVID-19 CHIP Provider Co-payment Attestation Form (NEW)
Optional COVID-19 CHIP Provider Co-payment Attestation Form
COVID THSteps and Telemedicine Frequently Asked Questions Guidance (Updated)
COVID-19 Related Provider Flexibilities extended through October 23, 2020
Aetna Better Health of Texas Optional COVID-19 CHIP Provider Co-payment Attestation Form
Information on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Small Business Guidance for Pediatric Practices
Temporary Change in HCS and TxHmL Policy for Service Providers of Respite and CFC PAS/HAB
Temporary 90-day Extension of Prior Authorizations and Service Authorizations (Updated)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of State Health Service for Texas
Provider Guidance for Tele-services—Aetna Better Health of Texas
Claims for Telephone (Audio Only) Medical Services
Claims for Telephone (Audio Only) Behavioral Health Services
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Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars
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(note that this is not an exhaustive list; also note that this listing does not constitute any formal endorsement)
CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call – COVID-19 Update
Clinical Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Thursday, April 2, 2020 1-2:30PM CST
For more information on this specific COCA Call: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__emergency.cdc.gov_coca_calls_2020_callinfo-5F040220.asp&d=DwMFAg&c=wluqKIiwffOpZ6k5sqMWMBOn0vyYnlulRJmmvOXCFpM&r=q2hxL8TXWL_OupCdI27-VZ4Mdl0QZcL9coSkSAeescU&m=uLAcWeZB9UC9qrseIzWRDst8gevVfXimMdiZ4hIU9dI&s=_M2QfcnKUTMEn_BmOJkUOoOdg42XJaeUVttzCo7oBcg&e=
For a listing of all past and upcoming COCA Calls: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__emergency.cdc.gov_coca_calls_2020_index.asp&d=DwMFAg&c=wluqKIiwffOpZ6k5sqMWMBOn0vyYnlulRJmmvOXCFpM&r=q2hxL8TXWL_OupCdI27-VZ4Mdl0QZcL9coSkSAeescU&m=uLAcWeZB9UC9qrseIzWRDst8gevVfXimMdiZ4hIU9dI&s=b0UxenXj5XVRoe_6FZ5ex-M-4BpQOImSt9Amyf__rzM&e=
American Academy of Family Physicians COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 7PM CST
(note there is information on past webinars and virtual town halls related to COVID-19 as well)
American College of Physicians Physician’s Guide + Resources for COVID-19
Online module (go at your own pace)
CME-accredited COVID-19 webinar on March 18th with Dr. Celine Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA