LIMITED PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) AVAILABLE
*Regional Healthcare Coalition (updated 5/13/20)
Emergency Equipment/Supplies Request Form
*MSMS Launches Website to Get PPE for Physician Practices - NEW 5/13/20
Saginaw County Health Department (updated 5/13/20)
Click HERE for Daily Updates on COVID-19 Cases in Saginaw County
Letter from Dr. Delicia Pruitt, Medical Director 3/12/20
Letter from Dr. Delicia Pruitt, Medical Director 3/24/20
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER 20-02 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC - PROCEDURES
FOR BUSINESS/ENTITIES REMAINING OPEN UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-21 -NEW 4/3/20
Update for Saginaw County Officials - NEW 4/3/20
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER SCHD 20-01 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
REQUIRED REPORTING OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES DONATED
TO PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES IN SAGINAW COUNTY - NEW 4/6/20
*COVID-19 Testing Algorithm
*COVID-19 Test Tracking Log
*Healthcare Provider Case Notification
*COVID-19 Product List
*Local Health Department Phone Numbers
*Michigan Interim 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Person Under Investigation (PUI)/Case Report Form
*Quest Lab-developed test for COVID-19
LETTER FROM DR. DELICIA PRUITT, MEDICAL DIRECTOR - NEW 4/15/20
*Guidance for Ambulatory Care Clinics - NEW 4/15/20
*Ascension St. Mary's/Ascension Medical Group Respiratory Care Clinic - NEW 4/15/20
*MDHHS Test Priority Criteria - NEW 4/15/20
*Great Lakes Bay Health Centers - Hotlines for All Sites - NEW 4/15/20
*SCHD COVID-19 Death Report Form - NEW 4/15/20
*FEMA Reimbursement Instructions - NEW 4/15/20
*Covenant COVID-19 Hotline (989) 583-3135
LETTER FROM DR. DELICIA PRUITT, MEDICAL DIRECTOR - NEW 5/13/20
*Phase 2 Guidance for Ambulatory Medical Command and Control - NEW 5/13/20
*Ascension St. Mary's/Ascension Medical Group Respiratory Care Clinic Now Offers COVID-19 Specimen
Collection - NEW 5/13/20
CONTACT US
SAGINAW COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
350 St. Andrews Road, Suite 242
Saginaw, MI 48638-5988
(989) 790-3590 office
(989) 790-3640 fax
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Joan M. Cramer, Executive Director
jmcramer@sbcglobal.net
Keri Benkert, Administrative Assistant
keri.benkert@sbcglobal.net
SAGINAW COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY (989) 790-3590
118 Years of Serving the Residents of Saginaw County
COVID-19 RESOURCES
FINANCIAL RESOURCES (updated 5/13/20)
*COVID-19 Small Business Grants, Loans and Disaster Assistance
*Solo & Small Practice Resources - Financial, Navigating Non-Essential Care and Telemedicine
*COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQs (3/20)
*CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting
Programs in Response to COVID-19 (3/22/20)
*CMS Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers: Accelerated and Advance Payments Fact Sheet -
NEW 3/30/20
*Financial Assistance for Physician Medical Practices - NEW 4/9/20
*Physician Practice Financial Relief Guide - NEW 4/14/20
*HHS CARES Act Grant Funding Attestation Portal Now Open - NEW 4/17/20
*MSMS Payer Policy Spreadsheet - NEW 4/29/20
*Amid COVID-19 Upheaval, Know Your Rights as an Employed Physician -NEW 5/13/20
*MICHIGAN PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM - NEW 5/13/20
WORKING REMOTELY DURING COVID-19
SECOND VICTIM RESOURCES
Courtesy of Covenant HealthCare
* HOPE Team - Here forYOU...and Your Family
* Sidney Dekker on The Second Victim
* Albert Wu, MD, MPH - “Medical Error: The Second Victim - The doctor who makes the mistake needs help too.”
HOPE Team – Here forYOU
HOTLINE 989.583.HOPE (4673) www.covenanthealthcare.com/hopeteam
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Subscribe to Daily MDHHS Updates (updated 5/13/20)
*MDHHS Update COVID-19 Prioritization Criteria (3/27/20)
*Medicaid Relaxes Face-to-Face Requirements (3/18/20)
*MDHHS Guidance About Collection and Testing of Specimens for COVID-19 (3/18/20)
*MDHHS Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 COVID-19 Death Reporting (4/4/20)
*Submitting Medicaid Prior Authorizations through CHAMPS
*MDHHS Announces Peer-run Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
Pandemic - NEW 4/16/20
*Michigan Awarded Two Federal Grants to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services During COVID-19 Crisis -
New 4/23/20
*Supporting Emotional Health of the Behavioral Health Workforce - NEW 5/13/20
*Supporting Emotional Health of the Health Care Workforce - NEW 5/13/20
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 information (updated 4/21/20)
*ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines - Supplement Coding encounters related to COVID-19 Outbreak (Eff.
*New ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19, April 1, 2020 (Eff. 3/18/20)
*New ICD Code Introduced for COVID-19 Deaths (3/24/20) - NEW 4/21/20
*COVID-19 Death Data and Reporting Guidance - NEW 4/21/20
*Guidance for Certifying Deaths Due to COVID-19 - NEW 4/21/20
*MDHHS Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 COVID-19 Death Reporting - NEW 4/21/20
*National Center for Health Statistics Data as of 4/17/20 - NEW 4/21/20
*Collection and Submission of Postmortem Specimens from Deceased Persons with Known or Suspected
COVID-19 - NEW 4/21/20
TELEMEDICINE (updated 4/23/20)
*Telemedicine in Michigan: What Physicians Needs to Know
*AMA Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice
*FREE WEBINAR FOR MSMS/SCMS MEMBERS & STAFF: Telemedicine and Other Technology Codes in a
*CQ Simple CommunicationTM - NEW 4/17/20
*COVID-19 Telehealth Program | Connected Care Pilot Program - NEW 4/23/20
AMA - COVID-19 information (updated 5/13/20)
*AMA’s “Helping Private Practices Navigate Non-Essential Care During COVID-19"
*AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidance in a Pandemic
*A Physician's Guide to COVID-19
*AMA Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice
*Tips for Keeping Your Practice in Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
*AMA - CPT Reporting for COVID-19 Testing NEW 3/30/20
*AMA H.R. 748 "CARES Act" Summary - Health Care Highlights NEW 3/30/20
*Recommendations for Pursuing Liability Protections Through State Action NEW 4/8/20
*Physician Practice Financial Relief Guide NEW 4/14/20
*AMA Urges Governors to Adopt Emergency Response Protections for Physicians - NEW 4/20/20
**AMA Letter to Governors - NEW 4/20/20
*COVID-19 Telehealth Program | Connected Care Pilot Program - NEW 4/23/20
*Amid COVID-19 Upheaval, Know Your Rights as an Employed Physician- NEW 5/13/20
CMS - CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
*Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet - Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual
*CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting
Programs in Response to COVID-19 (3/22/20)
*COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQs (3/20)
*CMS Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers: Accelerated and Advance Payments Fact Sheet -
*Medicare - Requesting Advance Payment Due to COVID-19 Pandemic - NEW FORM 4/6/20
*Non-Emergent, Elective Medical Services and Treatment Recommendations - NEW 4/8/20
*CMS Issues Recommendations to Re-Open Health Care Systems in Areas with Low Incidence of COVID-19
*Guidelines for Opening Up America Again - NEW 4/20/20
*CMS Recommendations for Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare:
Phase I - NEW 4/20/20
*CMS Current Emergencies- NEW 4/20/20
*WPS COVID-19 Hotline - NEW 4/20/20
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (updated 4/30/20)
*Taking Care of Yourself During COVID-19 Uncertainty - NEW 4/7/20
*Supporting Emotional Health of the Health Care Workforce - NEW 4/14/20
*Online Suicide Awareness Training Now Available -UPDATED 4/30/20
A limited supply of FREE online trainings is available courtesy of the Barb Smith SR&RN. Contact Barb Smith at
barb.smith@suicideresourceandresponse.net to request the free link while supplies last.
*Child & Family Services - Mental Health Telehealth Services Available -NEW 4/15/20
*Saginaw County Community Mental Heath (SCCMH) myStrength - NEW 4/16/20
*MDHHS Announces Peer-run Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
Pandemic - NEW 4/16/20
*PHYSICIAN SUPPORT LINE 1-888-409-0141 - NEW 4/16/20
*Michigan Awarded Two Federal Grants to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services During COVID-19 Crisis -
New 4/23/20
*Meeting Mental Health Needs During COVID-19 - NEW 4/28/20
*SAMHSA COVID-19 Resources and Information - NEW 4/28/20
*Resources from Mental Health First Aid - NEW 4/28/20
*How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing - NEW 4/28/20
*How Do I Know Someone is Experiencing Anxiety or Depression? - NEW 4/28/20
*How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19 - NEW 4/28/20
*How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19 - NEW 4/28/20
*Headspace - Meditation and Mindfulness for Michiganders - NEW 4/28/20
*Mental Health America - COVID-19 Resources - NEW 4/28/20
*Michigan Psychiatry Resources for COVID-19 - NEW 4/28/20
*MDHHS Warmline - NEW 4/28/20 (also referenced above)
*Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan - NEW 4/28/20
*Supporting Emotional Health of the Behavioral Health Workforce - NEW 4/28/20
*Supporting Emotional Health of the Health Care Workforce - NEW 4/28/20
*NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide - NEW 4/28/20
MSMS COVID-19 information (updated 5/15/20)
*COVID-19 Resource Center for Physicians and Patients
*Medical Practice Compliance with Exec. Orders (3/27/20)
*MDHHS Update COVID-19 Prioritization Criteria (3/27/20)
*COVID-19: Billing and Coding Resources
*ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines - Supplement Coding encounters related to COVID-19 Outbreak (Eff.
*New ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19, April 1, 2020 (Eff. 3/18/20)
*Telemedicine in Michigan: What Physicians Need to Know
*Medicaid Relaxes Face-to-Face Requirements (3/18/20)
*HAP Expanded Coverage & Reimbursement for Virtual Visits and Telehealth
*MDHHS Guidance About Collection and Testing of Specimens for COVID-19
*CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in
Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
*COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQs
*Submitting Medicaid Prior Authorizations through CHAMPS
*LARA Responsible Prescribing and Dispensing Reminders - NEW 3/27/20
*CMS Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers: Accelerated and Advance Payments Fact Sheet
NEW 3/30/20
*AMA - CPT Reporting for COVID-19 Testing - NEW 3/30/20
*MSMS Press Release re EO 20-30 and Scope of Practice - NEW 3/30/20
*Earn CME Credit for COVID-19 - NEW 4/2/20
*MSMS, Physicians Support Public Wearing Cloth Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic - NEW 4/3/20
*Medicare - Requesting Advance Payment Due to COVID-19 Pandemic - NEW FORM 4/6/20
*Financial Assistance for Physician Medical Practices - NEW 4/9/20
*Physician Practice Financial Relief Guide - NEW 4/14/20
*Michigan's Health Insurers Agree to Provide Coronavirus Treatment at No Cost to Patients - NEW 4/14/20
*CME - Clinician Learning from COVID-19 - hours eligible extended through 6/9/20 - UPDATED 5/13/20
*COVID-19 SURVEY on the business impact of the COVID-19 crisis on their practices - NEW 4/17/20
*COVID-19 Malpractice Coverage FAQs - NEW 4/17/20
*WPS COVID-19 Hotline - NEW 4/20/20
*OPINION: Michigan Physicians Face Financial Crisis by Julie Novak, MSMS CEO - NEW 4/23/20
*Meeting Mental Health Needs During COVID-19 - NEW 4/28/20
*ABIM Increases Flexibility to Maintain Certification - NEW 4/28/20
*Payer Policy Spreadsheet - NEW 4/29/20
*MSMS Launches Website to Get PPE for Physician Practices - NEW 5/13/20
*CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS NOW! SB 899 Ensures Physicians and Other Health Care Providers are
Provided Immunity Regarding Medical Liability Due to COVID-19 - NEW 5/15/20
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MSMS COVID-19 ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
FREE Educational Opportunities for MSMS/SCMS Members & Staff
*Telemedicine and Other Technology Codes in a COVID-19 Environment
*What Physicians Need to Know as Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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EARN CME CREDIT FOR COVID-19 - DEADLINE EXTENDED
(extended through June 9, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.)
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COVID-19 CMS ADVOCACY TALKING POINTS
Please Contact Your Lawmakers Now!
New 4/29/20
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TELE-TOWN HALLS FOR PHYSICIANS (updated 5/13/20)
PRIOR TELE-TOWN HALLS AVAILABLE TO VIEW/LISTEN:
*U.S. Rep. Fred Upton recorded April 15, 2020
*Q&A with CPAs recorded April 23, 2020
*AMA Advocacy and Physician Resources recorded May 7, 2020
*Safe and Innovative Office Procedures for Seeing Patients recorded May 14, 2020
*COVID-19 Tele-Town Hall for Physicians with Governor Whitmer recorded May 15, 2020
UPCOMING TELE-TOWN HALLS
Questions can be submitted during the Town Hall or in advance to rblake@msms.org. MSMS will continue to host these weekly Town Halls for the next few months. Send ideas for future topics to belliott@msms.org.
*New Waivers and Billing Changes for Telemedicine from the April 30, 2020, CMS Release (Interim Rule
5531) - Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 12-12:45 p.m. - CLICK TO REGISTER
Speaker: Jill Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC
*New Employment Policies for Practices - Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 12-12:45 p.m. - CLICK TO
Speaker: Jodi Schafer, SPHR, SHRM-SC, HRM Services
Speaker: Jason Adam Wasserman, PhD, Associate Professor
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine