COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 23, 2020
CongressCongress is still in negotiations on the Phase III stimulus bill. The Senate held procedural votes to advance the bill on Sunday and Monday, but both v…
Nebulizer use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many of our patients use a home nebulizer for care of their respiratory conditions. With the shortage of albuterol MDIs spreading throughout the U.S., you may …
COVID-19: What is an allergist to do?
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American Revolution. When thinking about the Ameri…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Friday, March 20, 2020
CongressThe Senate is continuing to negotiate changes to its Phase III stimulus legislation. This draft version of the bill was introduced by Senate Majority L…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, March 19, 2020
CongressSenate Majority Leader released the text of the Phase III stimulus legislation. The bill provides more than $1 trillion to help stimulate the economy. …
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
White House and Federal AgenciesPresident Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a press conference that announced more sweeping federal actions…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
CMS Suspends Certain Telehealth Coverage Requirements for COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyOn March 17, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued gu…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 16, 2020
On Friday, March 13, President Trump declared a National Emergency under the Stafford Act for the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration immediately makes availabl…
Prepare your practice for COVID-19
Is your practice prepared to care for a COVID-19 patient? Do you have protocols in place, have you trained your staff on them, and have you communicated them t…
College service has enriched my life
I became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership. Early on, Ira Finegold recruited me to …