May 27: AMA COVID-19 Update on Guidance and Advocacy
On May 27, the AMA released the following COVID-19 updates: First, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on antibody testing, and the CDC guidance…
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CMS Fact Sheet on Programs and Payment for Care in Hospital Alternate Care Sites
CMS has posted a new fact sheet on the development of alternate care sites. The sheet provides information on how to seek payments through CMS programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP) for…
PA-DOH: Guidance on Ambulatory Surgical Facilities’ Responses to COVID-19
On April 27, the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued guidance on ambulatory surgical facilities’ responses to COVID-19. On May 23, this guidance was updated. The guidance covers emergency preparedness, elective…
May 21: AMA COVID-19 Advocacy Update
On May 21, the AMA sent letters (below) to Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representatives Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), Phil Roe, MD (R-TN), Joseph Morelle (D-NY), and Jeff Van Drew…
Physicians Grassroots Network – Tell the Senate to act on COVID-19 legislation
The AMA Physician Grassroots Network is requesting your participation in its advocacy for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic: As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the House…
May 22: CMS COVID-19 Lessons from the Front Lines
CMS is holding its next COVID-19 Lessons from the Front Lines call on Friday, May 22nd, from 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern. Lessons from the Front Lines calls are a…