COVID-19 Updates

The following is a listing of recent updates and changes made by MedStar Family Choice in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 updates for MedStar Family Choice providers:

• May 5, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates from Baltimore City Health Department
• May 5, 2020 - Well-Child and Preventive Care Visits
• May 4, 2020 - COVID-19 Antibody Testing
• May 1, 2020 - In-Network Lab Services Reminder
• April 28, 2020 - Baltimore City COVID-19 Testing
• April 24, 2020 - PT, OT, and ST Services COVID-19 Update
• April 24, 2020 - Updated Lab Testing for COVID-19
• April 15, 2020 - COVID-19 Utilization Management Updates
• April 8, 2020 - Updated Lab Testing for COVID-19
• April 7, 2020 - Updated COVID-19 Medication Limitations
• March 27, 2020 - Lab Testing for COVID-19
• March 26, 2020 - Telehealth Provider Alert
• March 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Medication Limitations
• March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 PA

NOTE: Maryland Poison Center has issued their ToxTibits newletter regarding the dangers of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine medications for treatment of COVID-19.

For additional information and resources from the Maryland Department of Health, please visit the COVID-19 Provider Updates Webpage. The Resources for Health Care Professionals Webpage on Maryland.gov also has a Medicaid heading with the appeals extension, authorization update, teleheath and telephonic services guidance.