DIVISION OF MEDICAID:
Mississippi Division of Medicaid has updated its
Emergency Telehealth FAQs
as of Wednesday, April 15. This includes a new expiration date of May 31.
SCAM ALERT:
One of our MAFP board members received a fake text from MAFP President Dr. Bill Grantham asking for gift cards for charity donations. We have contacted the Attorney General’s office with contact number and copy of message. Please be aware that the MAFP nor Foundation are requesting donations at this time. Be on the alert for many people trying to take advantage of folks at this vulnerable time.
Disclaimer: Information included in this will not ensure successful treatment and should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care. The MAFP is sharing this for informational purposes only. Physicians need to make their own decisions based on their patients and resources.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
: See the below resources from AAFP:
- "Managing the Emotional Health of You, Your Team, and Your Patients During COVID-19" Town Hall - Friday, April 17 at 7 pm Central. CME credit is available for the session. View the session on AAFP's Facebook Page.
- As things change daily, it's important to keep up with Practice Management for COVID-19.
- Wednesday night, April 15, AAFP offered a 'Practice Issues' Town Hall with very beneficial information on Medicare changes. This is good information to share with your office managers and coders. Please encourage those in your practice concerned with these issues to listen here on Twitter or here on Facebook.
LILLY INSULIN COPAY OF $35:
Amid the COVID-19 health emergency, Eli Lilly announced it is
capping the out-of-pocket cost
for insulin at $35 per month in an effort to help patients afford the drug. It covers most of Eli Lilly's insulins, including the Humalog injection. Uninsured patients and those with commercial insurance are eligible, but Medicare and Medicaid patients are not eligible due to federal guidelines.
PHYSICIAN SURGE
: If you're interested in participating in the physician surge to fight COVID-19 in our state, e-mail
Beth Embry
to be put in touch with the appropriate contacts.
