AAHCM Leadership Communication re: COVID-19AAHCM Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Policy and Management (12/23/2020) AAHCM Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (03/03/2021)
COVID-19 ResourcesThe following materials have been reviewed by the AAHCM Advisory Board and is intended as general guidance. Because regional incidence and recommendations are changing rapidly, please make sure you are following updated guidance on the CDC website , as well as your local state’s and/or city’s departments of health.” AAHCM Vaccine ResourcesAAHCM Quick Resources:COVID-19 Patient Fact Sheet (Updated: January 21, 2021) COVID-19 Patient Fact Sheet — en Español (Updated: February 25, 2021) The COVID-19 Vaccine and Home Care Medicine (YouTube link) - This webinar updates viewers about the Academy's public policy work and education resources pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 Vaccine: Progress and Partnerships (YouTube link) - In this February 2021 webinar, viewers will learn about the progress home-based medicine providers are making to get their homebound patients vaccinated. State-specific ResourcesAAHCM is advocating on your behalf at the federal and state level. Early this year, AAHCM Executive Director Brent T. Feorene and our partners at Healthsperien contacted governors in all 50 states to emphasize the critical nature of prioritizing home care medicine providers in their state’s vaccine rollout, and to offer guidance and Academy resources to assist. We'll post each state's response as we receive them.Additional ResourcesPractice-Guiding Resources:Coverage and Reimbursement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Administration, and Cost Sharing Under Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program toolkit (CMS) Billing/Coding/Payment — COVID-19 coverage, coding and payment guidance (AAFP) AMA COVID-19 Vaccine Coding Quick Reference Guide (AMA) COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, Medicare Part B payment (CMS) Distribution — Distribution plans by state (AAFP) CDC Vaccine Finder Helps Connect Shots With Arms (5/2021) Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC) Equity — Vaccine Equity Resources (Health Leads) Preparing to roll out the vaccine: Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Handling Toolkit (U.S Pharmacopeia) Building confidence in the COVID vaccination within your practice Communication toolkit (CDC) Language that works to improve Vaccine Acceptance — Communications Tip Sheet (deBeaumont) Preparing to roll out immunization within your practice (CMS) Toolkits for providers, states and insurers (CMS) COVID-19 Stakeholder call information (CMS) Vaccine education toolkit (PALTC) – (must create an account to access it, but it's free) Vaccine education toolkit (Home Care Association) Preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, resource for HBPC providers (HCCI) Other Information HubsNational Association of Home Care & Hospice
Vaccine Specific Resources
FAQsFAQs — Health in Aging (AGS) Facts about COVID vaccination - CDC Facts on vaccines and the prioritization planning - CDC Understanding mRNA vaccines- CDC AAHCM ResourcesCOVID-19 Patient Fact Sheet (01/21/2021) Academy Alert: COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution & Advocacy (01/08/2020) Public Policy eBriefing with COVID-19 updates (12/30/2020) Public Policy Special eBriefing on COVID-19 (4/2/2020) Government ResourcesWorld Health Organization (WHO) - Mental Health Considerations (4/10/2020) If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the CDC’s steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. Click here for CDC fact sheet (3/16/2020) The Social Security Administration reminds home care providers that while offices may be closed due to COVID-19, your patients can still contact them via phone or online at SSA.gov Share this flyer with your patients about setting up and using Social Security services online: Create Your Personal my Social Security Account Today
Partner ResourcesEnsuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Who are Homebound - Trust for America's Health (TAFH)
Aledade - Helping Primary Care Physicians Respond to COVID-19 (Resource Page)American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care (AAHPM) COVID-19 ResourcesCenter to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) COVID-19 ResourcesHealthsperien COVID-19 Updates and ResourcesHealthsperien COVID-19 Home Care Medicine Flexibilities Summary Home Centered Care Institute COVID-19 Information HubLiability Protections Letter to Leader McConnellLiability Protections Letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader SchumerSmith & Nephew - Letter to AAHCM Members and Access to US Wound Customer Support Materials (4/13/2020)
Other ResourcesAAHCM Social MediaBe sure to follow AAHCM on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest updates. Center for Medicare Advocacy - An Advocate's Guide to Medicare Changes The Better Care Playbook: Home-Based Primary Care Collection |