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COVID-19 News and Resources



The following are excellent resources regarding COVID-19:

COVID-19 News and Information

  • Emergency Rooms Are Open! Don't let COVID-19 Fear Get in the Way of Care

    05/26/20
  • Governor Wolf Executive Order on Extension of Limited Liability Protections to Health Care Practitioners During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    05/06/20
  • PACEP Sends Letter to Governor Wolf Regarding Liability Immunity

    04/21/20
  • PACEP COVID-19 PPE Statement

    04/09/20
  • Response to request from the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute

    03/31/20
  • Civil Litigation Involving Health Care Workers Inappropriate During COVID-19 Pandemic

    03/31/20
  • PA Provider Coalitition Final Advocacy Letter - Healthcare Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund

    03/27/20
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources Page Added by PACEP

    03/16/20
  • Issuance of Temporary Licenses to Health Care Practitioners Not Licensed In Pennsylvania to be Expedited During Coronavirus Emergency

    03/01/20


Government and Organizations

  • American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • PA Dept. of Health and PA Dept. of State Letter to Healthcare Providers on Guidance Related to COVID-19 Response
  • PA DOH Interim Guidance on Discontinuing Home Isolation/Quarantine and Returning to Work Criteria for Healthcare Providers with COVID-19
  • CDC
  • WA-ACEP

Other Vital Information

Department of Human Services (DHS) related to Child Care Services, Human Service Benefits, and Telemedicine.

  • People will not be cut off from benefits because they do not reapply or meet employment and training requirements during the emergency declaration period.
  • The County Assistance Offices will remain open for work, but closed to the public. The Commonwealth does not have the ability to conduct this work remotely at this time. They've already seen a spike in application for benefits.
  • Telemedicine is being encouraged for all medically necessary healthcare services. This includes early intervention services. More information and links to guidance below.
  • Older Adult Day Facilities are closed. Community Support Participation may be provided in homes.
  • The office of Development Programs will still conduct abuse and neglect investigations, investigate complaints about facilities, and help support organizations remotely.
  • Eligibility for food assistance via SNAP has been extended for three months. The Department is working on delaying federal rules that would limit access.
  • Childcare centers should close. However, small group and family in-home childcare can stay open.
  • Childcare centers that serve families that must continue to go to work - for example emergency service personnel and health care professionals - may apply for an exemption to stay open. The email to apply for that exemption is: RA-PWDRACERT@pa.gov

Telemedicine

Telemedicine is a preferred method for healthcare during this emergency. Insurers and governments, including Medicaid and Medicare, are waiving many regulations that limit access. Patients may be able to receive services using their own phones from their homes.

Specific guidance for Pennsylvania's Medicaid program can be found here and here.

Specific guidance for Medicare beneficiaries (FAQ) can be found here and below:

PRESIDENT TRUMP EXPANDS TELEHEALTH BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACT SHEET

 

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    • About PACEP
    • Governance
    • ACEP Councillors
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    • Endorsed Resources
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    • 50th Anniversary Video
  • PACEP Education
    • Scientific Assembly
    • Leadership Fellowship
    • Spivey/CPC
    • Residents Days
    • Other CME Activities
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    • Current Issues
    • Opioid Resources
    • PACEP 911
    • Legislative ED Visits
    • Events
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    • Newletters
    • Advertising Information
  • Job Bank
  • Wellness Committee
    • Eating Well
  • Contact Us