COVID-19 / Coronavirus Information Hub
Public Health Emergency Resources
Feb. 28, 2023
Public Health Emergency Ending May 2023
On January 30, the Biden Administration announced May 11, 2023, as the targeted end date for the national public health emergency (PHE) declarations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy update will examine several of the health-related COVID-19 Federal Emergency Declarations and which flexibilities will end in May. Read more.
LUGPA Announcements and Webinars - click here
LUGPA COVID-19 Advocacy Efforts - click here
COVID-19 General Information
Johns Hopkins interactive confirmed cases dashboard
Mental health during COVID
Practice Management
 Independent Practice Perspectives on COVID-19 - At LUGPA, we hear the voices of independent practices across the country and believe you should too. Explore and watch the #IndependentPerspectives of our network of physicians and administrators as they describe on video the impact of COVID-19 on revenue, care delivery and the future of healthcare. Learn more about their experiences and challenges providing care in the midst of a global pandemic.
 LUGPA President Richard Harris, MD, is quoted in an April 2020 ABC news article, " From house calls to drive-thru visits, independent physicians adapt amid COVID-19 crisis," regarding the COVID-19 challenges facing independent physicians.
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Reopening the Urology Office
Emergency Grants and Loans
Expert advice on how to use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans - April 24, 2020 How to calculate the maximum PPP loan amount based upon business type - April 24, 2020 PPP Loan Accounting: Tips to Do It Right - April 9, 2020 PPP Loan Forgiveness Toolkit & Calculator (Registration required) - April 24, 2020 Before Taking a PPP Loan, First Consider the Employee Retention Credit - April 16, 2020 HHS Announces Additional Allocations of CARES Act Provider Relief Fund - April 23, 2020 Fact sheet on the SBA Paycheck Protection Program - April 24, 2020 $30 Billion HHS Relief Grant - Fact Sheet - April 10, 2020 $30 Billion HHS Relief Grant - Terms and Conditions - April 10, 2020 PPP FAQs from the SBA and Department of Treasury - April 7, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Information - April 3, 2020
US Chamber of Commerce: Small Business Guide for COVID-19 Emergency Loans - April 1, 2020 Key COVID-19 Legal Updates for Urology Groups - April 1, 2020
Managing Staff
Providing Non-Essential Care
COVID-19 Clinical Information
Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Work Restrictions for Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19 - updated May 29, 2020
ECRI: Temperature Screening to Prevent COVID-19 Transmission: Creating False Security - April 27, 2020
ECRI COVID-19 Lab Webcast: Testing for COVID-19—Myth-Busting the News - April 23, 2020
U.S. CDC: Information for Healthcare Professionals - updated regularly
CDC Resource Center - updated regularly
CDC Interim Guidance for Healthcare Facilities in the U.S. - March 7, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO): COVID-19 Technical Guidance - updated regularly
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Management of COVID-19 Cases in OR - March 6, 2020
NEJM: Podcast 256-Anthony Fauci: Talking with patients about COVID-19 - March 10, 2020
Siemens educational resources - updated regularly
Cancer Resources
ASCO FAQs during COVID - updated regularly
BCAN Bladder Cancer Resources - March 25, 2020
New Cxbladder® Patient In-Home Sampling Program in response to the Coronavirus - March 17, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies
CDC: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE - updated regularly
ECRI Coronavirus Support Product Equivalents Spreadsheet - April 27, 2020
ECRI Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Equivalents Spreadsheet - April 27, 2020
LUGPA's COVID-19-Related On Demand Webinars:
LUGPA's After the Storm Webinar Series
LUGPA launched the After the Storm Webinar Series to address key issues for independent urology practices coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars took place in September 2020 and highlighted new and emerging treatments in a variety of conditions including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction and medical spa services.
Stay Connected Web Series: Business as UnUsual
Click here for archived episodes.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: April 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Reporting: Essential Analytics to Support LUGPA Practices and PDF handout.
Webinar: Apr 9, 2020 - How COVID-19 is Affecting your LUGPA Group – Part II
Webinar:
Recorded Apr. 2, 2020 - How COVID-19 is Affecting your LUGPA Group
On Demand Webinar - "Tap into Telehealth: Expand Your Practice Capacity Today" Recorded Thursday, March 26, 2020, this webinar covers recent federal and state regulation changes regarding telemedicine.
Teleconference: Update on CARES Act and Assistance for Physician Practices During the COVID-19 Crisis - Recorded March 26, 2020
UroToday Webinar
LUGPA Focus on Telemedicine an Update on the CARES Act and Assistance for Physician Practices - Neal Shore - Recorded March 26, 2020
UroToday Webinar
LUGPA on CARES Act and Assistance for Physician Practices During the COVID-19 Crisis - Views from the Political Consultants - Neal Shore - Recorded March 27, 2020
Grand Rounds in Urology Webinar
The Effect of COVID-19 on Large Urology Groups: The LUGPA Perspective - April 1, 2020
LUGPA Announcements:
CMS announces increased reimbursement for audio only service - April 30, 2020
LUGPA Contacts ABU Seeking Recertification Relief During Crisis - March 20, 2020
LUGPA's Actions During the COVID-19 Crisis - Protecting Independent Urology Practice - March 20, 2020
It is critical that we hear about the magnitude of issues you are facing now with regard to the Coronavirus, so that we can communicate this growing list to the members of Congress. It’s imperative they understand exactly what is at stake.
Telehealth Medicare Restrictions Relaxed Due to Coronavirus - March 19, 2020
LUGPA Postpones Events through April due to Coronavirus - March 2020
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