Peter Wehrwein

The telehealth industry and its observers have been surprised by how quickly the healthcare system has pivoted to telehealth and providing care remotely.

Proactive steps could head off some of the worst consequences of the pandemic.

Trauma was the big ticket hospital admission pre-Covid-19.

CMS won't require on-site supervision by oncologists at hospital outpatient departments

They are waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment. How large will premium increases be next year?

Lining up liquidity, figuring out the federal stimulus packages

They hold out hope for "beating the models"

Single patient identifier is still needed

WaPo reports CDC officials are considering a face mask recommendation.

Infectious disease modelers are projecting COVID-19 death toll.

Uncharted waters, lines of credit, and heroes

Caregivers are the heroes in her view.

Mostashari, Emanuel want serological surveys and sentinel testing

Containment strategy may be possible in some areas of the country

Washington State nursing home was "ground zero" of U.S. COVID-19, says Verma

Can mitigate overcrowding in healthcare facilities and reduce exposure

498 patients tested, 2,000 employees WFH

Study finds respiratory, digestive symptoms overlap in COVID-19 patients

Medicare rules were waived today.

Experts differ on the strength of the evidence.

Stay at home is a common refrain of the 15-day guidance 

Best case: The vaccine is available a year from now

Most were exposed during noninvasive ventilation

Out-of-pocket expenses could be as high as $1,300.

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The incubation period, fecal-oral transmission, hospital surge, internet scams, & the risk for pets.

Gilead, Harvard infectious disease expert disagree