Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on “CARES” Act Released Wednesday, March 25, 2020 NOTE: Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on “CARES” Act Released Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will revise this document as it continues to review the bill. Summary as of 9:00 AM Thursday, March 26. Bill text can be found: here. […]

BREAKING: House Passes Historic, $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill as the pandemic continues taking a devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system. The House passed the sprawling measure Friday afternoon after almost five hours of debate, by a voice vote. The measure […]

Billing for Telemedicine in Chiropractic Twenty percent of Americans live in rural areas, but they are only served by nine percent of health care providers. Telemedicine is a way for these patients to be able interact with providers when it may be difficult or impractical to see them in person. These types of encounters could provide revenue to […]

Defending Against COVID19 Cyber Scams The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in […]

COVID-19: TIPS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS As COVID-19 concerns continue to grow, we have been receiving more and more inquiries regarding matters that impact our clients’ businesses. Below are some tips we hope you find useful. We remain ready and willing to answer your questions as they arise. Tips for Health Care Providers: (1) Check […]

CMS Moves to Allow Digital Communications by PTs The new regulatory waivers will allow PTs, OTs, and SLPs to engage in patient-initiated “e-visits” for purposes of assessment and management services. In the federal government’s rapidly evolving response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that it is easing […]

NEW BILL REQUIRES PAID LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in order to address concerns related to the coronavirus emergency. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. Employers should take the time to understand the […]

EXPANSION OF TELEHEALTH WITH 1135 WAIVER MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACT SHEET Medicare coverage and payment of virtual services https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/03/17/E-VisitsCMSCoronavirus/ INTRODUCTION: Under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without […]

COVID-19 FAQs for Healthcare Employers from Breakthrough Coaching Thank you to the experienced attorneys of Jackson LLP serving independent practices of all types in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Florida, and California for this update. We address common questions about how to handle the crisis in your independent practice without creating new legal headaches that […]