July 24: Summary of Drug Pricing Executive Orders – July 2020
The following was released by the AMA on July 24: Summary of Drug Pricing Executive Orders – July 2020 The President of the United States signed four new executive orders…
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July 22: AMA Partners with Project N95 to Make PPE Available to AMA Members
AMA, in partnership with Project N95, is making PPE available exclusively to its members. AMA members must sign in on the AMA website and complete the Registration Form to begin…
July 20: AMA COVID-19 Efforts
AMA released the following update on July 20: “The American Medical Association (AMA) signed onto [a] joint letter with the American Hospital Association and the American Nurses Association to urge…
AMA – Provider Relief Fund Update
AMA released the following update on July 20: “HHS extended the deadline for eligible Medicaid and CHIP physicians and organizations to submit information and apply for funding from the CARES…
CMS: Updated Guidelines for Nursing Home Testing, SNF Benefit Period Waiver
CMS has updated their article covering the Medicare Fee-for-Service response to the Coronavirus. The updates are in regards to testing nursing home residents and patients as well as the Skilled…
Telehealth.HHS.gov — Information for Patients is Now Available in Spanish
The HHS Telehealth website now provides information in Spanish to help patients understand what types of care are available, how to prepare for a telehealth visit, and tips on finding…