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APA, others lobby to make COVID-19 telehealth waivers permanent
May 29, 2020
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is calling on Congress to permanently lift restrictions that have allowed unfettered delivery of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, which...
Opinion
The ‘Three Rs’ of email effectiveness
May 22, 2020
Email has become a double-edged sword, both a valuable communication tool and a source of stress and frustration.
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AAN publishes ethical guidance on patient care during the pandemic
May 20, 2020
The guidance reviews adaptations to inpatient and outpatient care and indicates the need for protocols to allocate scarce medical resources.
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Hazard pay included in new COVID-19 relief bill
May 14, 2020
A few states and hospital systems are already offering this kind of compensation.
Opinion
The third surge: Are we prepared for the non-COVID crisis?
May 13, 2020
Health systems should be prepared for a “third surge” of patients coming in with chronic medical conditions.
Opinion
COVID-19: Telehealth at the forefront of the pandemic
May 12, 2020
Telehealth has emerged as a powerful new resource for health care providers fighting COVID-19.
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How to expand the APP role in a crisis
May 11, 2020
The COVID crisis could help to advance the conversation about the appropriate role for APPs and their scope of practice in hospital medicine.
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MRSA decolonization reduces postdischarge infections
May 11, 2020
Does postdischarge decolonization of MRSA carriers lead to lower future risk of MRSA infection?
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Andexanet alfa reverses factor Xa inhibitors
May 8, 2020
Does andexanet alfa reverse acute major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibitors?
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COVID-19: Eight steps for getting ready to see patients again
May 7, 2020
You may need to hire temporary workers if your staff tests positive.