Indiana-ACC Virtual Forum: The Experience of Re-Opening Practice in the Era of COVID-19
The Experience of Re-Opening Practice in the Era of COVID-19 IN-ACC COVID-19 Webinar Series May 19, 2020
Discussion Topics Testing, Testing, Testing -Does testing really make a difference? -Is testing required for all procedures or tests? If not, when? -Type of test: RT-PCR, ELISA, Serology -Sensitivity -Availability, push back from administration/enough tests? -Turn Around Time Patient Comfort Level -Does testing help? -How many refuse all testing? -How many refuse to do telemedicine? Rural vs “Urban� offices.
Volumes -Numbers -What is trending? -Treadmill vs Pharmacologic Stress Testing -Ramp-up Plans: tiered approach?
Prior Authorization -How are prior authorizations working out with waivers? -What happens when waivers end? -Do insurance companies understand certain tests have a greater risk of spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses?
PPE -How using -Availability