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Coronavirus: AMA produces guide to help telemedicine implementation
The new guide is part of their Digital Health Implementation Playbook Series.
Coronavirus: New report shows grim view of health insurance loss
As the unemployment rate climbs the number of uninsured Americans will explode.
Coronavirus: ACP calls for Defense Production Act to be used to make PPE
The group says it’s necessary to protect physicians.
Survey: Vast majority of physicians can’t test for COVID-19
An even larger majority say their hospital or clinic does not have adequate medical supplies and equipment if the pandemic worsens.
Coronavirus: Joint Commission supports physicians bringing PPE from home
The healthcare organization recognizes the need for face masks and respirators for physicians during the current pandemic.
Coronavirus: Trump will not reopen ACA enrollment
After mulling the move for weeks, Trump administration says it is exploring other options.
Coronavirus: CMS program could provide financial relief for practices
The move is aimed at ensuring physicians have the financial resources to keep their practices going.
Dealing with difficult patient interactions
General tips for keeping your patients happy and your practice safe
Coronavirus: CARES Act could bring relief to independent practices
With provisions for small businesses, the legislation may save private practices.
Coronavirus: New study clears way for self-administered testing
Self-administered testing is as effective as physicians-administered testing.
Coronavirus: 14 tips to keep your private practice in business
A financial checklist from the AMA can help practices survive the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Physician, pharmacy organizations decry drug hoarding by doctors
The statement follows reports of doctors writing prescriptions for possible COVID-19 treatments for themselves and their families.
Coronavirus practice guide, part 3: Addressing staff and patient concerns
As the COVID-19 coronavirus sweeps the globe and uncertainty increases, physicians and practice leaders should turn their attention to the welfare of their staffs and their patients.
Report: Hospitals facing massive losses on coronavirus cases
Researchers say a 35 percent increase in coronavirus reimbursements may stem the devastation.
Coronavirus: Study finds psychological burden in frontline medical workers
The study looked at responses of healthcare workers in China during the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: Global spending on medicine projected to increase
Medicine use has seen a jump globally-but no telling what effect COVID-19 will have on this trend.
Coronavirus: ACEP says two emergency physicians in critical condition
The organization says a member in his 40s in Washington is presenting symptoms and a 70-year-old member in New Jersey tested positive for COVID-19.
MGMA urges telehealth waivers amidst coronavirus pandemic
The organization pushes HHS fully utilize telehealth services.
AAFP tips to prepare your office for coronavirus
Hospital physicians using more patient data transferred electronically, study finds
Despite increase in use of information sent digitally in 2018, barriers still remain.
ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 cancelled
The ACP cited concerns with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus as a reason for the cancellation.
AMA fast tracks coronavirus CPT code
The code is to be considered at a special CPT Editorial Panel this week.
HHS finalizes patient health data, interoperability rules
The rules require public and private entities to share health information between patients and other parties.
Coronavirus update: vendors launch new testing initiatives
The new testing services follow the Trump administration easing restrictions on testing for the virus.
HIMSS20 canceled
The global health conference was canceled due to developments with the coronavirus.
ACP calls for better coronavirus response
The organization sent a letter to congressional leaders seeking more funding to fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump invited to speak at HIMSS20
President invited to speak at global health conference.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Obamacare appeal
The healthcare law has already survived two trips to the high court, but the third time might be the charm for conservatives.
AMA decries appeals court ruling on Title X ‘gag rule’
AMA argues the court failed to consider the ruling’s impact on the physician-patient relationship.
Study: More than one-third of medical students experience mistreatment
Researchers determined which medical students receive mistreatment.