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At Practice Performance Partners, we’re here to support eye care professionals with practical insight, strategic guidance, and the latest updates from across our partner organizations. From compliance trends to operational best practices, our blog is a place to explore what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s worth paying attention to. Scroll through the categories below to find the content that matters most to your practice.

CDC UPDATES

CDC UPDATES

On July 15, CDC released a new update on guidance during the COVID pandemic.  The new guidance is very confusing and contradicts itself in several areas.   This is our best interpretation we can offer. Eye Protection.  The new guidance states that healthcare providers...

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A DOCTOR OR EMPLOYEE HAS COVID-19 – NOW WHAT?

A DOCTOR OR EMPLOYEE HAS COVID-19 – NOW WHAT?

The following summary comes from CDC guidelines. More detailed explanations may be found in our Exposure & Risk-assessment Guidelines and from the CDC website. STEP 1 – BE PROACTIVE In the vast majority of cases, employees are becoming infected at home and in...

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PPP FORGIVENESS UPDATE

On June 3, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010). CLARIFICATIONS IN THE PPP FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 2020 While additional guidance is likely related to this new legislation, the Act does somewhat simplify the...

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COVID EXPOSURE RISK ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES

COVID EXPOSURE RISK ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES

The following recommendations rely entirely on the guidelines as published by the CDC or OSHA. The OSHA guidelines at www.osha.gov/covid-19/controlprevention.html. Defining the Risk In general, we can easily state that response to any potential or confirmed COVID-19...

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CMS ACCELERATED AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM

CMS ACCELERATED AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM

UPDATE APRIL 27:  On April 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program effective immediately. The agency...

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FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

Congress passed emergency legislation (HR 6021) that allows for additional benefits to employees in this crisis. Eligibility for these benefits is restricted to issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. We expect there will be guidance and clarification on many issues...

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FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

Congress passed emergency legislation (HR 6021) that allows for additional benefits to employees in this crisis. Eligibility for these benefits is restricted to issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. We expect there will be guidance and clarification on many issues...

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CMS ACCELERATED AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM

CMS ACCELERATED AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM

UPDATE APRIL 27:  On April 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program effective immediately. The agency...

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PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM WALK THROUGH

This page attempts to provide the details how the Payroll Protection Program works and is followed by example calculations.  It is not legal advice on how to process a PPP loan which should only be undertaken with assistance from a qualified accountant. STEP ONE –...

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