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