Healthcare Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has launched a virtual training website to protect healthcare workers.
Practice Management
Update on REMS-Required Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic
For patients suspected of having COVID-19, undergoing REMS-required testing to obtain a medication may put others at risk.
Medicare Expands Telemedicine Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Medicare expansion will allow millions of seniors to take care of medical problems while staying at home.
New York and Colorado Ask Former Healthcare Workers to Return to Workforce
Former healthcare workers in New York State and Colorado are being asked to return to the workforce to help health systems under pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Ethics Review Process Inconsistent Across Countries
Guidelines on research ethics review vary significantly between countries, according to study data published in Health Research Policy and Systems.
ACC Issues COVID-19 Clinical Guidance for Cardiovascular Care Team
On March 6, 2020, the American College of Cardiology issued COVID-19 clinical guidance for the cardiovascular care team.
Combating COVID-19: Best Practices That Clinicians Need to Know
How should clinicians combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their practice settings?
American Thoracic Society Releases Statement in Response to COVID-19
The leadership of American Thoracic Society recently released a statement, as well as 2 fact sheets, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
FDA, FTC Crack Down on Fraudulent COVID-19 “Treatments”
Warning letters issued by the FDA and the FTC have been sent to several companies selling fraudulent products claiming to treat or prevent COVID-19.
CDC Updates Guidance on Evaluating, Testing for COVID-19 as More Tests Become Available
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated the guidance for evaluation of persons under investigation for coronavirus disease 2019, expanding the criteria to a wider group of symptomatic patients.
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