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Firings, furloughs, and pay cuts in advance of COVID-19 surge
April 1, 2020
Despite almost $200 billion earmarked for hospital systems in the recently passed federal stimulus package, many hospitals are still in dire financial straits.
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CMS implements temporary regulatory changes to aid COVID-19 response
March 31, 2020
The regulatory relief includes the ability for ambulatory surgery centers to bill as hospitals and more widespread use of telehealth.
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Blood test might detect multiple cancer types, study suggests
March 31, 2020
The test, which uses methylation patterns in plasma cell-free DNA, had specificity and sensitivity approaching those needed for population-based screening.
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Top 10 must-dos in ICU in COVID-19 include prone ventilation
March 31, 2020
One expert involved in the development of the first international guidelines on the management of critically ill patients with COVID-19 highlights the essential recommendations and explains the rationale behind prone ventilation.
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U.S. lifts visa halt to boost COVID-19 physician workforce
March 31, 2020
The move may also help physicians extend their visas.
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New guidance on management of acute CVD during COVID-19
March 31, 2020
Expert guidance comes from Chinese cardiology and infectious disease specialists on how to manage severe emergent cardiovascular disease during COVID-19.
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FDA issues EUA allowing hydroxychloroquine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate treatment in COVID-19
March 31, 2020
The Strategic National Stockpile will work with FEMA to ship the products to states.
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In the Phoenix area, we are in a lull before the coronavirus storm
March 30, 2020
Every bed possible is being kept open for the feared onslaught of coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Protective equipment, already in short supply, is being stockpiled as it becomes available. Plans have been made to erect triage tents in the parking lots.
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Physician couples draft wills, face tough questions amid COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Spouses working in health care confront childcare dilemmas, quarantine questions, and health considerations as the pandemic continues.
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Dapagliflozin trial in CKD halted because of high efficacy
March 30, 2020
An independent data monitoring committee recommended stopping the trial.
