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Medical billing provisions in the CARES Act have led to an increase in mispayments and claim denials

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was created to provide healthcare resources required to fight COVID-19. The Act was designed to give quick and direct economic assistance for US workers and their families, small businesses and to preserve jobs.

Texas is showing how to reopen cautiously, reeling back slowly to normal

Texas is cautiously coming back from the shutdown. Texans seem to be evolving from the lockdown.

Restaurants reopened since May 1 are running at reduced capacity. So far only a third of the state’s sit-down dining has returned according to OpenTable.

A change needed in dealing with mental illness in the U.S. amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Prior to COVID-19 the U.S. was in the midst of a mental illness crisis. Then with COVID-19, situation worsened even more. According to the poll conducted by American Psychiatric Association, one third of Americans said the coronavirus had a serious impact on their mental health.

Clinicians reach out to homeless patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Doctors like Yinan Lan are passionate about improving the conditions of the homeless amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Lan is a primary care physician at the NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and was already known as a pioneer in the care of New York City’s homeless population before COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Experts answer questions about ways to deal with coronavirus

Infectious disease experts, aerosol scientists and microbiologists answer questions about the risks of coming into contact with the virus while on an essential trip outside.

Should you change clothes and take a shower after coming home from the grocery store?