COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has placed enormous strain on the health care system and purchasers of health care. PBGH advocates for sufficient public health resources to fight the pandemic, economic supports to help the country weather the resulting economic downturn and policies to allow employers and purchasers to continue to provide access to high-quality, affordable health care.
Resources
Congressional Testimony on The Future of Telehealth
EmployersRx calls on Congress and industry to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutic drugs
COVID Telehealth Policy
State-Level Resources
General COVID Resources
Announcements
PBGH Offers COVID Bill Recommendations
PBGH joined 25 other organizations representing many of the nation’s leading private and public sector employers, to offer recommendations for forthcoming legislation to mitigate the COVID-pandemic and restore our economy.
Past Events and Training
COVID-19 | Billing for Telehealth and Virtual Care
We were joined by Carol Yarbrough, Business Operations Manager at UCSF’s Telehealth Resource Center and Dr. Subash, Fellow at UCSF’s Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Informatics.Summary is also available to view.
COVID-19 | Caring for Patients Virtually: Lessons from a Successful Virtual Primary Care Practice
We were joined by Dr. Yumi Taylor, Linette Fung, and Robert Scrase of Tera by Sutter Health. Tera delivers high-quality, patient-centered care, 95% virtually.
WEBINAR: COVID-19 Public Policy is in YOUR Hands
Congress has just passed the fourth huge piece of legislation regarding COVID and is already working on the next big […]
COVID-19 | Telehealth for IPAs
Share and learn webinar for IPA leaders who support small and independent physicians.