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Author Archives: WideNet

26 Mar
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Coronavirus Update: March 26, 2020

New PT practice guidelines for COVID patients in acute hospitals, Cigna opens up telehealth for PTs, a call for postacute care COVID preparedness, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 26, 2020

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26 Mar
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Practice Guidelines Emerge for Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in Acute Hospital Setting

The guidelines stress the use of well-trained, experienced PTs and careful screening of patients. Source: APTA Feed Practice Guidelines Emerge for Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in Acute Hospital Setting

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26 Mar
0

AKPTsHelp!

Let’s continue to care for our community with AKPTsHelp! Many of us PTs and PTAs have had a massive reduction in workload due to different mandates in different Alaskan communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet caring for others is ...

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25 Mar
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Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020

Congress passes a COVID-19 stimulus package with limited relief for PTs and PTAs, UnitedHealthcare allows e-visits, HPA shares an interoperability opportunity, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020

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25 Mar
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APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources

“We are …doing our best to make a positive impact on society in a moment in time when there are no easy solutions.” Source: APTA Feed APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources

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25 Mar
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HHS to States: Ease State Laws and Regs Now

Licensure and telemedicine requuirements need to be eased, says HHS. Source: APTA Feed HHS to States: Ease State Laws and Regs Now

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24 Mar
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Coronavirus Update: March 24, 2020

APTA joins effort for stepped up NPE response by Congress; new template letter for telehealth; wound care considered “essential,” and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 24, 2020

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24 Mar
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APTA Joins Push for PPE, More Consistent Use Recommendations

The letter isn’t just about supply shortages. It also emphasizes the importance of consistent science-based guidance, and taking steps to make sure PPE shortages don’t occur in the future. Source: APTA Feed APTA Joins Push for PPE, More Consistent Use ...

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23 Mar
0

Changes to Coverage for Telehealth

Notice of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development announces the issuance of Bulletin 20-07 to insurers regarding changes to telehealth coverage standards that are the result of emergency legislation, effective March 17, 2020.

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23 Mar
0

Coronavirus Update: March 23, 2020

Tips on what to ask about telehealth; guidance on paid leave law; coronavirus “self-checker”; CMS enrollment relief, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 23, 2020

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