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COVID-19 News and Resources
The following are excellent resources regarding COVID-19:
COVID-19 News and Information
Emergency Rooms Are Open! Don't let COVID-19 Fear Get in the Way of Care
05/26/20
Governor Wolf Executive Order on Extension of Limited Liability Protections to Health Care Practitioners During the COVID-19 Pandemic
05/06/20
PACEP Sends Letter to Governor Wolf Regarding Liability Immunity
04/21/20
PACEP COVID-19 PPE Statement
04/09/20
Response to request from the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute
03/31/20
Civil Litigation Involving Health Care Workers Inappropriate During COVID-19 Pandemic
03/31/20
PA Provider Coalitition Final Advocacy Letter - Healthcare Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund
03/27/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources Page Added by PACEP
03/16/20
Issuance of Temporary Licenses to Health Care Practitioners Not Licensed In Pennsylvania to be Expedited During Coronavirus Emergency
03/01/20
Government and Organizations
American College of Emergency Physicians
Pennsylvania Department of Health
PA Dept. of Health and PA Dept. of State Letter to Healthcare Providers on Guidance Related to COVID-19 Response
PA DOH Interim Guidance on Discontinuing Home Isolation/Quarantine and Returning to Work Criteria for Healthcare Providers with COVID-19
CDC
WA-ACEP
Other Vital Information
Department of Human Services (DHS) related to Child Care Services, Human Service Benefits, and Telemedicine.
People will not be cut off from benefits because they do not reapply or meet employment and training requirements during the emergency declaration period.
The County Assistance Offices will remain open for work, but closed to the public. The Commonwealth does not have the ability to conduct this work remotely at this time. They've already seen a spike in application for benefits.
Telemedicine is being encouraged for all medically necessary healthcare services. This includes early intervention services. More information and links to guidance below.
Older Adult Day Facilities are closed. Community Support Participation may be provided in homes.
The office of Development Programs will still conduct abuse and neglect investigations, investigate complaints about facilities, and help support organizations remotely.
Eligibility for food assistance via SNAP has been extended for three months. The Department is working on delaying federal rules that would limit access.
Childcare centers should close. However, small group and family in-home childcare can stay open.
Childcare centers that serve families that must continue to go to work - for example emergency service personnel and health care professionals - may apply for an exemption to stay open. The email to apply for that exemption is:
RA-PWDRACERT@pa.gov
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a preferred method for healthcare during this emergency. Insurers and governments, including Medicaid and Medicare, are waiving many regulations that limit access. Patients may be able to receive services using their own phones from their homes.
Specific guidance for Pennsylvania's Medicaid program can be found
here
and
here
.
Specific guidance for Medicare beneficiaries (FAQ) can be found
here
and below:
PRESIDENT TRUMP EXPANDS TELEHEALTH BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACT SHEET
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50th Anniversary Video
PACEP Education
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