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Recent discussions and articles relating to COVID-19 

• Medicare cost sharing for COVID-19 Inpatient - view suggestions on handling deductibles and co pay portions.
• PPE Fee/Surcharge - share your guidance and experience on this topic.
• Specimen collection fee for COVID-19 tests - view guidance for billing using HCPCS code C9803.
• Working remotely - the new normal for patient financial services? - Share how you are assisting your remote teams. 
• Preserving cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic - What approaches can you recommend?
• CARES Act provisions to help rural hospitals - View the full document for details and list of resources.
• Telehealth policies and strategies - what has your organization implemented? 
• Navigating patient access during COVID-19 - Read about some actions to take to support front line teams. 
• Verbal consent to treat - have you implemented this? A CAH is considering this in preparation for possible surge areas.
• Coronavirus and your rev cycle policies and practices – what reviews has your organization done in the wake of this outbreak?  

Log in and join groups to share your knowledge and best practices with your colleagues. Facing a challenge within your organization? Use group discussions to reach a network of industry experts.  Looking to connect with business partners offering resources during COVID-19? Join the COVID-19 Crisis: Business Partners Helping Now group. 

View HFMA's full news coverage of the new coronavirus and its effects on healthcare finance.