The College's COVID-19 NewsBrief provides you with timely curated information on COVID-19 along with helpful resources you can use in your practice and with your patients.
Public Health Emergency extended
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, effective July 20, 2021. The renewed PHE will end 90 days after its effective date on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, unless it is further extended. The extension will continue all telehealth waivers and other related flexibilities.
Pediatric COVID-19 infections rising; vaccine authorization is coming
A study from the University of California San Francisco shows about 25% of 18-to-24-year-olds probably or definitely won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine. While less likely to die of COVID-19 infection, this age group represents more than one-fifth of all COVID-19 cases to date.
Health care groups want employment contingent on COVID-19 vaccination
Get it from Project N95 (PN95), the National Critical Equipment Clearinghouse for personal protective equipment (PPE), COVID-19 diagnostic tests and critical equipment. PN95 allows you to individually purchase your products as you need them – not as part of a larger purchasing group. Read more>
Keep up with COVID-19 information
Stay updated with changing information about COVID-19 vaccines and other related information. The College’s COVID-19 resource page has the clinical, coding, telemedicine, practice management and patient resources you need. The page is supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. What’s happening at the federal level? Find important updates on the College’s federal response page.