COVID

AMA Commends Administration on Executive Order to Bolster COVID-19 Testing and Personal Protective Equipment Supply for Health Care Workforce

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:43 pm by Staff

Statement Attributable to:Patrice A. Harris M.D., M.A., President, American Medical Association March 18 - "With physicians and the entire health care workforce on the front l.... Read More

AHA STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:42 pm by Staff

- Rick Pollack, President and CEO, American Hospital Association March 18 - America's hospitals and health systems are pleased Congress came together to pass today's package,.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Facility Visitation & Associate Screening Policies

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:38 pm by Staff

March 19 - As part of a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Ascension Saint Thomas has evaluated our visitor policies. Our guidance addresses your safety and the.... Read More

NCPA, Pharmacy Groups Urge Action to Enable Robust COVID-19 Pharmacy Response

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:36 pm by Staff

March 20, 2020 - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to endorse a joint set of policy recommendations critical to a full response to the COVID-19 pandemi.... Read More

As Congress Crafts COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Physicians Urge Inclusion of Measures to Cover Telehealth Visits, Support for Acquiring PPE and Testing

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:35 pm by Staff

CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) and other leading physician organizations today urged Congressional leaders to include measures critical to physician practice.... Read More

AMA: CMS Makes Timely, Vital Decision in Waiving Medicare Reporting Requirements

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:33 pm by Staff

March 24 Statement Attributable to: Patrice A. Harris M.D., M.A., President, American Medical Association "Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS.... Read More

AHIP Board of Directors: Helping Our Hospital and Health System Partners Build Capacity and Confront Coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020 at 01:16 pm by Staff

March 24 - Today, the AHIP Board of Directors released an important statement outlining the actions that health insurance providers are taking to assist care providers and imp.... Read More

Updates from Healthcare Facilities and Organizations

Mar 24, 2020 at 11:21 am by Staff

Nursing Homes See Record Number Of New COVID Cases The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nurs.... Read More

AMA launches virtual panel discussion on telemedicine amid COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 at 11:17 am by Staff

March 24 - The American Medical Association is helping mobilize a dramatic increase in the nation's telemedicine capacity through its advocacy on Medicare policy changes and p.... Read More

3-19 Daily Update

Mar 24, 2020 at 11:06 am by Staff

March 19 - Tennessee COVID-19 cases jump to 154 with more than 100 in Davidson and Williamson counties. For more information on Nashville's coronavirus response, click here. C.... Read More