Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)

The Department of Health and Human Services reached an agreement with General Electric to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 13.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a pair of emergency use authorizations for serology tests to detect for the presence of coronavirus antibodies.
During the COVID-19 emergency, the Food and Drug Administration will not take action in certain circumstances against a registered outsourcing facility for compounding certain drugs to treat hospitalized patients with COVID-19; using a bulk drug substance not on the 503B bulk list; or not meeting…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released new guidance implementing several provisions included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
The AHA, American Medical Association, and American Nurses Association urged the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and address disparities in the federal response to COVID-19.
Health care providers who receive funds from the $100 billion Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund must within 30 days of receipt attest to receiving the funds and agree to the terms and conditions of payment.
The AHA urged the Department of Health and Human Services to release “substantial additional emergency funds to all hospitals in an expedited manner” as part of the second wave of funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
COVID-19 cases around the country are increasing daily. While hospitals and health care workers are trying their best to treat those positive cases, they are also exploring telehealth and virtual care to prevent overcrowding hospitals and containing the spread of coronavirus.
Wilson Medical Center, a Neodesha, Kan.-based hospital, transformed its care delivery following the state’s stay-at-home order because of the pandemic. Read more about what the leaders and staff learned.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday released new guidance implementing several provisions included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These provisions include: