AMA – HHS Provider Relief Fund clarifications
The AMA released the following COVID-19 update on May 18, 2020: The AMA has received many questions from physicians and medical societies related to the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund,…
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AMA Letter to Congressional Leadership on the HEROES Act
On May 15, AMA sent a letter to Congressional leadership in support of the HEROES Act. The bill is under consideration in the House. You can view the letter here:…
Updates on AMA COVID-19 advocacy
On May 14, AMA released updates on their efforts related to COVID-19: First, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued guidance to help physicians and the public understand potential uses and…
Results of PAMED Survey on Non-Emergency Care
On May 14, 2020, PAMED released the results of its survey assessing the impact of COVID-19 on outpatient care in Pennsylvania. The survey was conducted in late April and was…
Update on Local COVID-19 Resources
The following are new resources (as of May 2020) provided by the City of Philadelphia: Philadelphia Department of Public Health daily data postings: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/testing-and-data/ Guidance for essential personnel and businesses:…
COVID-19 Updates: Specimens for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released the following health advisory on May 12, 2020: Summary Points: COVID-19 testing is increasingly available at public health and commercial laboratories. Nasal, nasal…