Only a small amount utilizing telehealth. Office could potentially close. We have not been able to sign up for Cares due to bank site crashing. (Pennsylvania)
After working 14 years, I am furloughed. 15 NP/PAs and 46 employees furloughed in a rural setting; one clinic closed. (Michigan)
Providers caring for children are the ONLY group that received absolutely no Federal support. (Rhode Island)
Large furloughs for front desk staff, all employees have lost their employer paying into retirement accounts, no clear path to reopening clinic for more in-patient visits (we are encouraging most patients to schedule by telehealth). (Colorado)
Random insurance guidelines are impossible to navigate re telehealth. We are doing and hoping for payment. (Colorado)
…I have possibly a month left of funds. I have decreased office hours, furloughed my employee. Insurers are delaying payments that I need to keep my office open. (Texas)
Reimbursement rates for telehealth do not equal an in person visit and should. (Pennsylvania)
Older patients have no or limited access to internet and devices. Reimbursement for visits low or non-existent to date. (Arkansas)
I worry about chronic illness unattended as a result of lack of access to "non-essential" care. I am imagining that next year we will be seeing increasing morbidity and mortality from cancers undetected, blood pressures out of control, etc. (California)
One type of patient care that increased was people with dental issues who can't reach their dentist. (Ohio)
Lack of ability for specialist to see patients per my referral. Patient in atrial fib can’t see cardiologist; patient with an abscess can’t see a surgeon. Offices closing and sending patients to the ER – that is not appropriate to ER. (Maryland)
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