As we get deeper into the coronavirus pandemic in our country, we, as patient advocate’s are trying to do our best to stay on top of all the breaking news. We have been contacting our clients to make sure they understand what is going on and have a plan in place should they develop symptoms. We are providing our services 24/7, should they have any questions during this challenging time. We are checking in with their primary physicians to see what their plan is so we are all prepared. We invite everyone to have a plan in place should you need medical attention. We all want to contain this virus so follow the instructions for self-isolation and quarantine when sick.
This breaking news is excellent and will allow more freedom for practitioners to assist and triage potential coronavirus cases using Telehealth. All Medicare recipients are now covered for telehealthvisits. Read the frequently asked questions and the provider fact sheet below to learn more.
If you feel bombarded by the TV news, take a break. We have been using the Johns Hopkins University and Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center website as a great resource. For local breaking news you can go to NJ.com. The NJ Department of Health is another great website for local updates and information. It can be overwhelming watching the news for extended periods of time but if you just check in periodically to these websites to get an update that can work to minimize the effect of overstimulation.
Stay safe and well.