COVID-19 Federal Responses: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The House still intends to vote on the $3 trillion relief bill it introduced yesterday, the HEROES Act, as soon as Friday. The bill is expected to pass w…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
House Democrats released a new COVID-19 relief bill (and summary). The bill includes about $3 trillion in new relief measures.About one-third of the funding wo…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 11, 2020
Over the weekend, two White House staff members tested positive for COVID-19. President Trump and Vice President Pence have since begun receiving daily testing…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Friday, May 8, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx will coordinate the federal government’s distribution of Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir treatment for COVID-19. Remdesivir showed pro…
May articles focus on natural history of tree nut allergy, special considerations for oral food challenges, and fatal food anaphylaxis
The last few months have been rough for all of us with the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has presented to us, for personal and family safety as well …
Confused about insurance carrier cost-sharing waivers and coverage expansion?
Health plans across the country have been updating their coverage and cost-sharing requirements at a rapid pace, and it has been a challenge for allergy practi…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 7, 2020
Among the various ideas under consideration for additional legislative relief measures, Congress is considering lifting the budget caps for fiscal year 2021. C…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
President Trump stated the White House Coronavirus Task Force will continue its work. However, the Task Force will shift from focusing on the medical response …
Guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology on talking to patients with asthma about wearing a face mask to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Updated June 26, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients wi…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
House Democrats are preparing to introduce a new relief bill by the end of the week. Without Republican support, however, the bill has no chance of advancing b…