Issues: April 17, 2020

Responding to Health Inequities: A Review of Physicians Advocacy Training

The pediatric residency program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital teaches advocacy through a required rotation that incorporates lectures and experiential learning. Read More

Use AAFP SpeakOut to Implore State Legislators to Support Primary Care Infrastructure; Telemedicine Payment Parity

Please act now to send a pre-written message to your legislators in support of House Bill 580. Read More

Ohio Medicaid Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Rules

On April 13, the Ohio Department of Medicaid released additional policy guidance and detailed billing guidelines related to emergency rule 5160-1-21, “Telehealth during a state of emergency.” Read More

Emergency Rules for Dispensing Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has updated the rules for dispensing of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients. Read More

ODH Updates Allowable Charges for Copying Medical Records for 2020

ODH has released updated amounts that physicians and other health care professionals can charge for copying medical records in 2020. Read More

Tonight: AAFP’s COVID-19 CME Webinar: Maintaining Emotional Health during the Pandemic

Please join the AAFP’s weekly CME Webinar tonight at 8 p.m. with guest psychologist Nancy Ruddy, PhD, to find out how you can maintain the emotional health of yourself, your team, and your patients. Read More