The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association has partnered with the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control to educate doctors and others regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Below you will find a list of resources.
Florida Department of Health
CDC
AOA
Expedited credentialing:Many states have eased licensing requirements to allow more physicians to help meet the growing healthcare needs of the pandemic. AOA members can send their AOA Profile to all state medical boards at no cost; and non-members only pay a nominal fee. This benefit can enable you to serve in areas of need more quickly through expedited credentialing. Get started.
Telehealth guide:The AOA has created a practice guide highlighting telehealth updates to aid physicians with implementation in their practices.
Download the Practice Implications guide
In addition, the AOA’s advocacy team is partnering with other national health organizations to urge the federal government to expand telehealth benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coding and billing:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted the following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to use for COVID-19 testing.
Financial relief:The U.S. Small Business Administration has released information about financial relief for small businesses, including private practices.
Advocacy:The AOA’s advocacy activity related to COVID-19 includes the following:
Below you will find a list of resources.
Florida Department of Health
- FLA DOH COVID-19 Resources
- Florida COVID-19 Live Stats Dashboard
- For Healthcare Providers
- For Health Departments
- For Travelers
- DOH Emergency Order 20-002
DOH Emergency Order 20-004
DOH Emergency Order 20-007
DOH Emergency Order 20-009
DOH Emergency Order 20-011
- Governor's Executive Order 20-52
CDC
AOA
- AOA COVID-19 resource page for the latest news and resources for the osteopathic profession
- AOA TELEHEALTH Practice Guide
- AOA event status page for updates on event cancellations
- FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions
Expedited credentialing:Many states have eased licensing requirements to allow more physicians to help meet the growing healthcare needs of the pandemic. AOA members can send their AOA Profile to all state medical boards at no cost; and non-members only pay a nominal fee. This benefit can enable you to serve in areas of need more quickly through expedited credentialing. Get started.
Telehealth guide:The AOA has created a practice guide highlighting telehealth updates to aid physicians with implementation in their practices.
Download the Practice Implications guide
In addition, the AOA’s advocacy team is partnering with other national health organizations to urge the federal government to expand telehealth benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coding and billing:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted the following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to use for COVID-19 testing.
- UOOO1 – 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel should be used when specimens are sent to the CDC and CDC-approved local/state health department laboratories.
- UOOO2 – 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV (COVID-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-CDC should be used when specimens are sent to commercial laboratories, e.g. Quest or LabCorp, and not to the CDC or CDC-approved local/state health department laboratories.
Financial relief:The U.S. Small Business Administration has released information about financial relief for small businesses, including private practices.
Advocacy:The AOA’s advocacy activity related to COVID-19 includes the following:
- Tracking federal and state legislative activity related to COVID-19
- Monitoring and providing updates on CMS guidance regarding telehealth and payment policy
- Providing opportunities for DOs and medical students to communicate directly with lawmakers
- Identifying opportunities for DOs to participate in “tele-town halls” with their lawmakers