Kurt Papenfus is the lone full-time emergency room doctor in the town of 900, not far from the Kansas line.

Union officials say the county has also made personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves, more available in recent months and put a greater emphasis on social distancing.

In March, Atrium Health launched a virtual hospital program for mildly and moderately ill COVID-19 patients.

For more information on the 2021 OPPS final rule, including changes to supervision for therapy services and payment rates, see CMS' fact sheet.

Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, will serve as president and CEO effective February 21, 2021.