A word from Dr. Robert Leverence, UT Health San Antonio, Chief Medical Officer
"This has been a chaotic and confusing time, especially for primary care practices and many other branches of medicine. We understand what your practice may be going through and we want to be a resource to get through these uncertain times. We are here to help; our practice is open and our specialists are seeing many patients via telemedicine/video visits and in the office when necessary. There is light at the end of this tunnel, and we hope to come out of this better and stronger as an organization and individuals. I look forward to the time when we can meet in person again."
William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, president UT Health San Antonio, speaks to our efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, from providing front-line health care workers who are screening and caring for COVID patients, to working to advance testing technology and fast-track treatments.
UT Health Physicians is open and seeing patients. We will continue to accept referrals during the public health emergency. Please continue to refer to UT Health Physicians as you have been for specialist referrals. When possible, it is recommended that referrals are sent through EpicCare Link
Effective for services starting March 6, 2020, and for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicare will make payments for Medicare telehealth services furnished to patients in broader circumstances. This includes professional services furnished to beneficiaries in all areas of the country in all settings, including patients’ homes. These visits are considered the same as in-person visits and are paid at the same rate as regular, in-person visits.
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