COVID-19 - The latest news, research and developments on the COVID-19 outbreak for physicians.

SBCMS COVID-19 Resources:

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RE-OPENING YOUR PRACTICE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) | PPE Resource Request form submit via email, ICEMADutyOfficer@cao.sbcounty.gov, or via fax, (909) 388-5825
PPE Direct (vetted resource): Product Information | Order Online

PHYSICIAN SELF-CARE

FREE Peer Support Coaching through CMA Care 4 Caregiver: Get Free Coaching | Become a Volunteer Coach
Physicians' and Dentists' Confidential Helpline: Southern California (213) 383-2691 - Northern California (650) 756-7787
COVID-19 Stress & Coping Resources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
COVID-19 Mental and Behavioral Health Resources (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response)
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Mitigate Absenteeism by Protecting Healthcare Workers’ Psychological Health and Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic (FEMA’s Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force)
Disaster Distress Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Skills for Psychological Recovery On-line Training (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHANGES

Latest COVID-19 News from CMA

Friday, September 22, 2023

New COVID-19 vaccines spur major billing and coding changes

AMA recently published new CPT codes that consolidate over 50 previous codes and greatly streamline the reporting of COVID-19 immunizations.
Monday, May 15, 2023

PHC’s COVID-19 vaccine programs supported 4,500 vaccination sites to increase access in underserved communities

PHC has worked closely with the state of California to bring much-needed resources to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in marginalized communities and high-priority health equity areas throughout California.
Thursday, May 11, 2023

May 11 marks the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency

After three years of pandemic operations, May 11, 2023, marks the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95% and hospitalizations are down nearly 91% since the peak in January 2021.