Opinion
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.
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COVID-19 prompts ‘lifesaving’ policy change for opioid addiction
March 20, 2020
Patients in some opioid treatment programs will be allowed to take home their medication.
News
Match Day 2020: Online announcements replace celebrations, champagne
March 20, 2020
Match Day organizers look to Zoom, slide shows, email announcements, and other ways to engage future residents.
Opinion
Standing by and still open for business during COVID-19 pandemic
March 19, 2020
“With the relaxing of telehealth requirements for Medicare that were announced on March 17, I’m setting up to ‘see’ patients remotely,” says Dr. Allan M. Block.
Article
Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
March 18, 2020
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
March 18, 2020
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Opinion
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
March 18, 2020
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees.
Opinion
CME in the time of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
Annual medical conferences usually are a great way to get an infusion of CME credits, brush up on cutting-edge treatments, and review the basics, Dr. Jacqueline Posada said.
News
White House expands Medicare telehealth services amid COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Seniors across the nation, no matter where they live, will be able to receive a wide range of services via telehealth.
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Telehealth seen as a key tool to help fight COVID-19
March 6, 2020
A House bill would allow the HHS secretary to “waive or modify application of certain Medicare requirements with respect to telehealth services”.