Quality and Safety
Standard infection-control practices have been effective, including vigilant hand hygiene, wearing surgical masks and using protective equipment.
President Trump announces travel bans, emergency measures to help individuals and small businesses financially impacted.
The proactive steps are part of the White House Task Force's efforts to ensure proper supply and containment of the disease.
CMS has provided flexibility to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on testing, treatment and prevention.
Mitigation strategies will become increasingly important as healthcare organizations look to protect their staff members from contracting the disease.
Two cases were traced to an employee of the hospital, with a third person who had direct contact now infected.
Cigna and Aetna said they are waiving consumer co-pays, cost sharing and other out-of-pocket costs.
After monitoring the situation for weeks, CEO Hal Wolf says the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will not proceed as hoped, given the health risks posed to attendees.
If there's one silver lining, it's that, while the coronavirus has had a significant global impact, it's not as deadly as SARS or MERS.
CMS calls on all providers to activate infection-control practices and issues guidance to inspectors.