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PDPH Advisory – COVID-19 Update: MIS-C

May 29, 2020

On May 29, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a health advisory regarding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): COVID-19 Update: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Summary Points: A…

May 27: AMA COVID-19 Update on Guidance and Advocacy

May 28, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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…

CMS Fact Sheet on Programs and Payment for Care in Hospital Alternate Care Sites

May 28, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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

May 26, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), State

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

May 26, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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

May 21, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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

May 21, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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…

AMA – HHS Provider Relief Fund clarifications

May 21, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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,…

AMA Letter to Congressional Leadership on the HEROES Act

May 21, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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:…

May 21 – Supporting Health Through Nourishing Foods Webinar

May 21, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

In honor of National Women’s Health Week, a webinar hosted by Regions 2 and 8 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will be held today, Thursday, May 21…

Updates on AMA COVID-19 advocacy

May 20, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), National

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

May 19, 2020

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Coronavirus (COVID-19), State

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…

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Philadelphia County Medical Society

PDPH Advisory – COVID-19 Update: MIS-C

May 27: AMA COVID-19 Update on Guidance and Advocacy

CMS Fact Sheet on Programs and Payment for Care in Hospital Alternate Care Sites

PA-DOH: Guidance on Ambulatory Surgical Facilities’ Responses to COVID-19

May 21: AMA COVID-19 Advocacy Update

Physicians Grassroots Network – Tell the Senate to act on COVID-19 legislation

May 22: CMS COVID-19 Lessons from the Front Lines

AMA – HHS Provider Relief Fund clarifications

AMA Letter to Congressional Leadership on the HEROES Act

May 21 – Supporting Health Through Nourishing Foods Webinar

Updates on AMA COVID-19 advocacy

Results of PAMED Survey on Non-Emergency Care

COVID-19 Updates

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