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


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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
HHS General Distribution Portal FAQs - December 18, 2020 / Updated Regularly
Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQs - May 27, 2020 / Updated Regularly
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 CreditApril 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
 
Medicare
CMS announces relief from 2020 MIPS due to COVID-19 - - August 17, 2020 / Updated Regularly
Providing Non-Essential Care
 
CARES Act 

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 NewsApril 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 CrisisMarch 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