On June 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following update to their guidance on risk assessment and work restrictions for healthcare personnel with potential exposure to COVID-19: Summary:…
The AMA released the following COVID-19 update on May 29: Today representatives Phil Roe, MD (R-Tenn) and Lou Correa (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act. This bipartisan…
On May 29, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following update on their guidance concerning COVID-19 testing in long-term care facility residents: Summary: The Department is providing updated guidance…
On May 29, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health released a health advisory regarding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): COVID-19 Update:Â Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)Â Summary Points: A…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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:…