The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is very challenging, fluid and rapidly changing. NPA would like to help by providing you with important and accurate information that helps you prepare your practice and address patients’ concerns. In addition, we are providing resources and encouraging you to practice self-care during this very challenging and stressful time.Find additional resources specific to guidance from insurance companies HERE
Find additional telepractice resources for assessments HERE
Find Nebraska resources including Food Resources HERE
Resources for Your Practice and Telehealth During Covid-19
Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Psychology Board (posted 7/17/20)
Governor’s Executive Orders and FAQs (posted 7/17/20)
NE June 17, 2020 Executive Order 20-27 – Coronavirus–Credentialing of the COVID-19 Workforce (pdf) (posted 6/23/20)
NE DHHS Medicaid Provider Bulletin No. 20-10 (pdf) (posted 6/17)
NE EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-20 — Coronavirus – Additional Healthcare Workforce Capacity (pdf)
NE EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 20-10 — FAQ (pdf)
NE Department of Insurance "Telehealth Questions and Responses" (pdf) (posted 5/11)
CARES ACT Provider Relief Fund- payments coming to eligible providers (posted 4/17)
APA COVID-19 Information and Resources (posted 4/10)
APA – Informed Consent form for resuming in-person services (posted 5/8)
APA – Phone only telehealth services for Medicare during COVID-19 (posted 5/4)
APA – Resuming In-Person Services (posted 5/6)
APA – Additional funding available through Medicare provider relief fund (posted 5/1)
APA Telehealth Guidance by State during COVID019 (posted 4/24)
Mindfulness Apps for Kids (posted 4/24)
APA New Phone Only Billing Codes (posted 4/6)
CMS Video on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services (posted 4/6)
APA Commission on Accreditation COVID-19 updates (updated 4/10)
FSMB – State-by-state guide to the rules/laws about telehealth services across state lines(pdf)
Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19
NE Medicaid Provider Bulletins
This link MAY be relevant to practices who work with Medicare:
Navigating the Insurance Maze - Barbara Griswold, LMFT
APA - COVID 19- and Psychology Services "How to Protect your Patients and your Practice .pdf download
Guidance for Practitioners: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Trust Risk Management Services
APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology
APA’s Comparing the Latest Telehealth Solutions
APA’s What the COVID-19 telehealth waiver means for psychology practitioners
APA’s Office & Technology Checklist for Telepsychological Services.docx
APA’s Informed Consent Checklist for Telepsychological Services.docx
ASPPB Licensure Related Matters and COVID-19
American Professional Agency FAQ on Telehealth.pdf
Missouri Provides Waiver Expanding Use of Telehealth
APA Telepsychology Best Practices 101 Series – Free for a limited time
APA Electronic Resources Available for Distance Learning
APA Offers Free Access to Publication Manual and Other Resources
Free one hour CEU related to Pandemic: “Making Sense of the Pandemic: Psychological Impact on Clients and Communities”
Pearson – Staying Connected Through Telehealth
BlueCross BlueShield NE - Happening Now: COVID-10 and Telehealth
How to guide – Nebraska Total Care – bill with modifier GT. Reimbursement as in-person.pdf
Coronavirus and Pandemic Resources
Nebraska Information – Department of Health and Human Services
CDC – Manage Anxiety and Stress – Covid-19
APA – Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
APA – Pandemics: General Resources
Stop the Spread: A Patient Guide to the Novel Coronavirus.pdf
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus: Safety and Readiness Tips for You (American Red Cross)
Resources for Self-Care and Talking with Children
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APA-COVID19-Self-Care-Tips.pdf (posted 4/29)
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (NASP)
Talking With Children: Tips for during Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMSHA).pdf
APA – “Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety”
APA – “Keeping your Distance to Stay Safe”
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (SAMSHA).pdf
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