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FCC chairman announces $200 million COVID-19 telehealth program

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai issued a draft order that would create a program to help eligible health care providers purchase telecommunications, broadband and devices to provide telehealth services to COVID-19 patients and others at higher risk for the virus while reducing practitioners’ exposure.

Hospitals Honoring Health Care Heroes

Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, is letting their health care teams know how much they are appreciated by placing signs of gratitude at outside entrances.

Joint Commission issues FAQ covering PPE, emergency management

The Joint Commission Tuesday issued the following FAQs related to COVID-19: 

FDA provides instructions to manufacturers importing PPE, updates testing FAQs

The Food and Drug Administration adjusted its import screening to expedite personal protective equipment and clarified types of PPE that can be imported without engaging with FDA.

CMS issues guidance for elective surgery; PPE conservation strategies

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance 

CDC offers strategies for conserving PPE supplies, confirms 13th coronavirus case in U.S.

As hospitals and health systems raise concerns over possible shortages of personal protective equipment, including respirators, the CDC continues to update its guidance and provide strategies that health care providers can use during the novel coronavirus outbreak now and in the event of a shortage of N95 respirators.

CDC updates coronavirus guidance for health care personnel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance and resources for U.S. health care personnel working in environments possibly exposed to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
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Public statement on the shortages of critical medical equipment

The AHA, joined by five other organizations that represent or collaborate with individuals and institutions at the forefront of delivering health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, are concerned with the shortages of masks, face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, swab kits, and testing capacity that are critically needed by frontline caregivers and patients.

PPE, other COVID-19 resources subject to HHS hoarding restrictions

The Department of Health and Human Services designated certain health and medical resources needed to respond to the spread of COVID-19 subject to hoarding restrictions under the Defense Production Act and a March 23 executive order.