In the Covid-19 pandemic scenario of current times, there is an urgent need to follow guidelines while performing surgical procedures. That being said, the top priority remains the safety of the patients as well as healthcare workers. Over the last few months, every sphere of life has been thrown upside down, and we are bringing […]
Tag: COVID-19
Medical Specialty Associations Write a Letter to Congress Making Six Requests
A number of medical specialty associations, including the American College of Radiology, Radiology Business Management Association, and other healthcare provider groups have written a letter to Congress, asking the national lawmakers to relieve radiology practices that have been until great turmoil due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Requests Made in the Letter The letter that has […]
The Crisis Situation in the Aviation Industry Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
It is a fact that the current COVID-19 pandemic situation has shattered the world economy into pieces. The entire world has come to a halt due to global lockdown, and no transaction is being carried out in any industry. But the worst affected industry can be pinpointed to be the aviation industry. While the US […]
7-Steps Plan Recommended by ACR to Resume Radiology Practices
The world has come to a halt over the last few months. In order to contain coronavirus and keep its spread under control, almost all the industries, offices, markets, and establishments across the globe have gone under complete lockdown. But since it is not possible to keep the world economy closed until a potential vaccine […]
RSNA Task Force Develops Guidelines for Best Practices on COVID
RSNA, the Radiological Society of North America, has assigned a special Covid-19 Task Force to publish a document of practices to be followed by radiology departments. Considering the present scenario of the Covid-19 pandemic, a large number of hospitals, clinics and institutions are also establishing their local guidelines. The aim of these guidelines is to […]
Changing the Game with Telehealth Services During and After Covid-19
At the present time when the entire world is going through a phase of unease and chaos due to Covid-19, social distancing has been adopted as one of the most successful measures to combat the pandemic and stay safe. WHO has also recognized telehealth to be an essential step towards strengthening the healthcare response to […]
Lessons from Italy’s Response to Coronavirus
Gary P. Pisano , Raffaella Sadun. (2020). Lessons from Italy’s Response to Coronavirus. Read more at https://hbr.org/2020/03/lessons-from-italys-response-to-coronavirus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_weekly&utm_campaign=weeklyhotlist_activesubs&utm_content=signinnudge&referral=00202&deliveryName=DM74485
CMS Open Enrollment for COVID-19
While the beneficiaries of CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are highly at risk of Covid-19 and its devastating effects, the agency is now relaxing its rules to cover its clients. While a large majority of its clients are more than 65 years of age and are at high risk for coronavirus infection, CMS […]
Deficiencies in US Healthcare Uncovered by Covid-19
US has long been perceived as the world’s biggest Super Power, not only in terms of financial strength but also in regards to power, authority, facilities, education system, etc. As far as the healthcare system is concerned, that of US is believed to be the best in the world. But the recent Covid-19 pandemic has […]
What We Can Learn from Italy’s Response To COVID-19
The entire world is fighting with the harsh effects of the infamous coronavirus, as it has turned into a pandemic. Every policymaker is trying its best to provide sustainable solutions to this situation. However, the current conditions remain critical for many countries across the global platform. One of the countries that have suffered a tremendous […]