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COVID-19 Resources

For most of us, the novel Coronavirus is unchartered territory. We know the current state of affairs has changed the way we all live and work – at least for the time being. As our clients have adjusted their systems to protect their residents, we are working to adjust ours to continue to meet the needs of our clients, while simultaneously insuring the safety and well-being of our team.  We are actively monitoring this situation and will immediately post new blogs with any updates that impact our clients or assist in the efforts being undertaken to flatten the curve so that we may all, hopefully, return to our normal routines soon.  We want you to know that we will be here for you for the duration of this situation. If you have questions or concerns as the situation evolves, please do not hesitate to reach out.

FOR CLIENTS

WEBINARS

We have created a number of webinars to cover the various impacts of COVID-19 on our clients and invite you to reach out for more information.  If there is a COVID-19 related topic you’d like to see presented in a live webinar please contact us.

Proactive Planning for The COVID-19 Vaccine: What LTC Providers Need to Know

  • On Monday, November 2nd SHG Partners Kelly Hayes and Andrea Kirksey, and SHG Attorney Alice Vautour presented a brief but informative webinar about issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and Long Term Care. Contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@stotlerhayes.com if you are interested in a link to access a recording of the webinar.

Recoveries in the Time of COVID-19

  • On Monday, October 5th, SHG partner Erin Saylor and SHG Attorney Megan Jury presented a complimentary webinar focusing on reimbursement, Medicaid processing & appeals, discharges and flexibilities. Contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@stotlerhayes.com if you are interested in a link to access a recording of the webinar.

LTCFA Webinar Series

  • In collaboration with the Long Term Care Finance Association, Stotler Hayes Group presented a complementary, 3-part webinar series addressing COVID-19 and its impact on the Long-Term Care Industry. Contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@stotlerhayes.com if you are interested in a link to access recordings of the webinars.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH 1:00 PM EST

COVID-19 & LTC Collections

THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 1:00 PM EST

Moving Guardianships & Conservatorships Through the Courts in the Time of COVID-19

THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 1:00 PM EST

COVID-19 & Medicaid: Eligibility, Appeals & Billing Workflows

COVID-19, Medicaid & Collections: Problems & Solutions

  • On April 14th, we presented a 90-minute webinar that provided general overview of the various impacts of COVID-19 on Medicaid eligibility, appeals, and private collections. We covered challenges presented by visitor restrictions, shelter-in-place ordinances and the like and offer creative tips on overcoming these roadblocks. SHG Senior Associates took a more in-depth look of some of the 1135 waivers and discussed their impacts on Medicaid applications, processing, appeals and reimbursement.  We also discussed Court closures, reviewed some of the regulations restricting collections and shared strategies for tackling these obstacles.  Contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@stotlerhayes.com if you are interested in a link to access a recording of the webinar.

Courageous Leadership in the Face of a Pandemic

  • Leading a healthcare organization is no small feat.  Leading through a pandemic is no small feat.  But leading a healthcare organization through a healthcare pandemic…Whole Different Ballgame.

Between rumbling with an unprecedented number of decisions and processes to implement, an unruly volume of daily email communications with updates on COVID-19, and the angst and emotions of the individuals looking to you for security and direction, the days may be daunting. But don’t lose heart! Courageous leadership takes guts and a whole lot of vulnerability, even in the steadiest of times.

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC’s Firm Administrator, Andrea Kirksey, hosted this series of webinars to supports healthcare leaders on the path to courageous leadership in these unsteady times.  Click here to request a replay or to be notified of additional  webinars in this series.

COVID-19: 1135 Waivers, Presumptive Eligibility, Self-Attestations & Delayed Redeterminations

  • On May 21st and May 27th SHG Partner Erin Saylor presented a two-part series that took a deeper dive into 1135 Waivers and COVIDs impact on presumptive eligibility, self-attestations, and delayed redeterminations. Contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@stotlerhayes.com if you are interested in a link to access recordings of the webinars.

SHG COMPILED RESOURCES

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the available information related to COVID-19, especially as it relates to nursing home providers.  We have done our best to identify key issues and compile succinct summaries with all the information you need without anything you don’t.

COVID-19 State Medicaid Agency Impact

  • We have compiled a comprehensive spreadsheet summarizing each state’s Medicaid Agency response to coronavirus with a link to source materials, where available.  The Kaiser Family Foundation(KFF) is also a tremendous resource for this information and can be found  here.

COVID-19 State Medicaid Plan Amendments

  • We are tracking COVID related state Medicaid plan amendments and have compiled this spreadsheet as a resource for providers.  Medicaid.gov is also tracking SPAs and their summary can be found here.

COVID-19 Nationwide Impact on Collections

  • We’ve also been tracking the nationwide impact of COVID-19 on collections.  Currently, there are no federal prohibitions or restrictions on debt collection activities. Only a small handful of states have issued any sort of restrictions.  That means that the vast majority of our clients can and should continue to follow their standard billing and invoicing practices. We have compiled a spreadsheet of current collections restrictions by state for your reference.

Impact of COVID-19 Stimulus Check on Medicaid Eligibility

  • Many of you have asked, on behalf of your residents, what impact the $1200 COVID-19 stimulus checks will have on Medicaid eligibility.  Neither CMS nor the IRS has conclusively answered that in terms of Medicaid, however, we’ve dug deep and believe we can offer this advice.

Additional SHG Information

  • We have been covering the COVID-19 situation as it applies to the LTC Industry on our Blog.  We have compiled all of our COVID related posts here for your convenience.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FOR EMPLOYEES

Stay Connected

  • Since we opened our virtual firm eight years ago, we have learned a thing or two about how to successfully operate and work remotely.  It isn’t always easy – especially when it is sprung upon you unexpectedly.  We have compiled some tips for telecommuting success here.

Stay Safe

  • We have established a COVID-19 Committee to ensure a safe and healthy working environment in our office.  If you have COVID related questions or concerns please direct them to shgeprteam@stotlerhayes.com.

Stay Calm

  • We have purchased our team a one-year subscription to Calm as we believe that prioritizing self-care is so very important as we navigate this crisis. To read more about the benefits of meditation check out our Blog;  Meditation In The Time of Coronavirus.

Stay Well

  • We have enhanced safety and social distancing procedures to meet CDC recommendations and have ensured that PPE is available for those that are working in the office.

 

Stotler Hayes Group is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and has created and compiled resources to assist our clients in navigating this crisis.

Stotler Hayes Group

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC is a national, boutique law firm focused on optimizing recovery for health care providers through Medicaid, Medicare, private collections, training and education. Our attorneys are licensed in, and represent clients before, federal and state courts and agencies in a majority of states around the country.

In the handful of states where Stotler Hayes Group, LLC does not employ a full-time attorney, referrals are made to local counsel, many of whom we have developed close working relationships with over the years. In those cases, our firm works with local counsel throughout the pendency of the case.

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC,

Principal Office: Pawley’s Island, SC, Phone: 843-235-9871; Fax: 888-497-7390; email: info@stotlerhayes.com

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The attorney responsible for the content of this website is Andrea Kirksey, Esq., Executive Director and General Counsel for Stotler Hayes Group, LLC, 297 Willbrook Boulevard,  Pawley’s Island, South Carolina.

She may be contacted at (843) 235-9871, ext. 1002 or at akirksey@stotlerhayes.com.

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