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IN THE NEWS:

PAMED Board Meets Virtually
to Address Telemedicine
Reimbursement, Scope of Practice,
and More
Last Updated: Aug. 13, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Medical Society's (PAMED) Board of Trustees
held its previously scheduled regular quarterly meeting virtually on Aug. 12, 2020. PAMED's Specialty
Leadership Cabinet also met virtually on Aug. 11.

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AMED's leaders addressed a wide variety of issues,
including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and scope of
practice legislation.

Here is a closer look at some of the topics addressed by
physician leaders:
* Telemedicine Reimbursement - During the COVID-19
pandemic, Medicare and many other payers have expanded
telehealth coverage and reimbursement. PAMED's Board
voted to approve a request from PAMED's Specialty
Leadership Cabinet to support continued reimbursement
for telemedicine services beyond the current public health
emergency.
PAMED offers resources to help physicians and practices with
telemedicine reimbursement questions on our COVID-19
Resource Center here. https://www.pamedsoc.org/educationcme/public-health/covid/reimbursement-and-telehealth
* PAMED's 2020 Virtual House of Delegates (HOD)
Meeting - Due to concerns about the ongoing impact of
COVID-19, this year's HOD will be conducted virtually. The
Board approved the weekend of Oct. 23-25 as the weekend
for the 2020 Virtual HOD. More information on a specific
date and time will be announced when available.
Get details on PAMED's 2020 HOD, including a timeline
of upcoming deadlines, at www.pamedsoc.org/HOD. Keep
in mind that the deadline for submitting resolutions for
consideration by delegates at the HOD is Aug. 25.
* COVID-19 Response - PAMED's Coronavirus Response
Team, which includes both staff and Board team members,
meets regularly to discuss and act on COVID-19 related
issues for both the Pennsylvania physician workforce and
patients statewide.
PAMED is supporting the Pa. Chamber of Business and
Industry in a "Why I Wear It" social media campaign to

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encourage mask-wearing in public. PAMED members are
encouraged to participate and earn a chance to be entered
into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card - Find details
at www.pamedsoc.org/WhyIWearIt.
Our COVID-19 Resource Center offers tools and
information for physicians and practices. Find it at
www.pamedsoc.org/coronavirus.
* Scope of Practice - Pa. House Bill 2779, introduced on
Aug, 7, 2020, would extend the state's COVID-19 health
care waivers and flexibilities for one year after the end of
the emergency declaration. The waivers and flexibilities call
for a continued relaxation of safeguards intended to protect
patient care. With the uncertainties created by the pandemic,
PAMED didn't object to the governor's executive orders
calling for flexibility. However, for the health and safety of
patients, PAMED's Board of Trustees voted to support the
Specialty Leadership Cabinet in opposing the extension
of waivers beyond the governor's emergency declaration.
PAMED believes that state oversight by respective
professional boards is essential to ensure that providers are
appropriately qualified and overseen.
* Care Centered Collaborative - PAMED's for-profit
subsidiary shared its new quarterly update. Get news on the
progress of the PA Clinical Network, the Collaborative's
physician-led clinically integrated network. And, learn how
the PA Clinical Network has helped practices navigate the
challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find current
and past reports here. https://www.pamedsoc.org/practicesupport/CCC
PAMED's Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet next
during the HOD meeting in October 2020. You can find out
more about PAMED's Board, including minutes from previous
meetings, at www.pamedsoc.org/board.


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