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**We had a request to alphabetize the states instead of dividing by region. Going to test this out for a couple weeks, so if you have feedback either way, just let us know. Want to make this as user-friendly as possible for everyone! ** NATIONAL 22% of Physician Assistants Furloughed, Others Redeployed 5 ways... READ MORE

NATIONAL 10 states with highest average physician salaries 9 ways Covid-19 may forever upend the U.S. health care industry 10 physician specialties that generate the most revenue for hospitals 7 state data exchanges that launched new projects to combat COVID-19 59% of healthcare workers say their mental health declined from COVID-19 crisis Amazon-backed Haven... READ MORE

NATIONAL 7 starter steps to reopen your practice, address patient anxiety AMA Shares Privacy Principles for Non-HIPAA Covered Entities, Data As deaths mount, coronavirus testing remains wildly inconsistent in long-term care CDC streamlines lab test result reporting by sharing COVID-19 results reported to public health agencies with HHS system CIOs are trading best practices... READ MORE

NATIONAL 96% of older adults support requiring nursing homes to provide video visits Academic hospital finances pummeled by COVID-19: 3 unique challenges CMS issues second round of changes to support health system during COVID-19 pandemic Expanded Telehealth Has Provided a Boost for Rural America. Will It Last? FDA authorizes NASA-designed ventilator for COVID-19 Health... READ MORE

NATIONAL 21% of Physicians Furloughed, Had Pay Cut During COVID-19 Crisis 1 in 5 physicians hit with pay cut or furlough due to COVID-19, survey says 11 women making moves in healthcare leadership CMS suspends advance payments to providers, is reevaluating accelerated payments for hospitals CMS to use staffing data to assess PPE needs;... READ MORE

NATIONAL Biotech stocks surge as people are ‘hungry’ for good news on the coronavirus CMS sends $81B in advance payments to hospitals CMS calls for gradual return to elective procedures: 6 national COVID-19 updates FEMA releases COVID-19 resource for hospitals FEMA’s coronavirus response by the numbers: 33M masks, 56M respirators, 10,000 ventilators HHS Delays... READ MORE

 NATIONAL Compliance with CMS guidance could cost providers $10K more per day Coronavirus-related FEMA docs show shortage of medical supplies requested by states COVID-19 and its impact on physician compensation COVID-19 Crisis Triggers More HIPAA Policy Changes COVID-19 pandemic opens up new frontiers for health data privacy HHS awards $1.3B to health centers in... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 tips for managing physician compensation, coverage in the COVID-19 pandemic AHA pleads for HIPAA waiver clarification, extension AMA trying to save private practices during COVID-19 & more CMS clears way for more nursing home COVID testing, even more telehealth use CMS expands Accelerated and Advance Payment Program for Medicare CMS granting providers... READ MORE

NATIONAL 4 questions medical students are asking on the COVID-19 pandemic AHA Urges HHS to Clarify EMTALA, HIPAA Waivers AMA supports Telehealth Initiative to improve health care access Amid mounting shortage, 5 facts about the nation’s stockpile of emergency medical supplies CMS provides reporting exemptions for Medicare payment programs CMS relaxes hospital, nursing home... READ MORE

NATIONAL CMS Expands Nursing Home Telehealth Coverage, Waives HIPAA Penalties During COVID-19 Outbreak CMS loosens telehealth laws after national emergency declared for COVID-19 Controversial EHR mandate in interoperability rule could threaten hospital Medicare reimbursement Coronavirus Threatens Strained Rural Health Care System Health providers seek at least $1B in next coronavirus stimulus bill HHS Issues... READ MORE