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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for Internists
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
Information for Internists
COVID-19: An ACP Physician's Guide
Updated October 19, 2020
This ACP-produced resource can be easily accessed on handheld devices and provides a clinical overview of infection control and patient care guidance. CME credit and MOC points available.
ACP is working to support the internal medicine community during this global pandemic by providing practical tools and information, and vigorously advocating to address the needs of ACP members and their patients.
COVID-19 Vaccine Forum: What Physicians Need to Know
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine were proud to host Anthony Fauci, MD, MACP, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and other distinguished experts who offered their unique insights into the science and policy surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. You can read a summary of key takeaways and watch a video recording of the presentation at Annals.org. Learn More
COVID-19 Practice Management Resources
This toolkit is intended to help practices now and in the coming weeks make adjustments due to COVID-19.
Jump to specific section:
- COVID-19 Coding (Updated 9/18/2020)
- State and Private Payer Policies (Updated 10/15/2020)
- Practice Management Issues (Updated 7/24/2020)
- Practice Financial Assistance (Updated 10/2/2020)
- COVID-19 Recovery: Team-Based Care Toolkit (Added 10/12/2020)
Incorporation of Telemedicine into Your Practice
ACP's new online CME program provides crucial information to physicians looking to begin or expand the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 outbreak. It includes guidance about coding and using telehealth, CME/MOC is free to ACP members.
More on Telemedicine:
Policies & Guidelines
ACP Practice Points
- Should Remdesivir Be Used for the Treatment of Patients With COVID-19?
- Use of N95, Surgical, and Cloth Masks to Prevent COVID-19 in Health Care and Community Settings
- Evidence Does Not Support Chloroquine or HCQ Use Alone or in Combination with Azithromycin as Prophylaxis for COVID-19
Clinical and Public Policy
Latest from Annals of Internal Medicine View All
Latest from Annals of Internal Medicine - More data needed before the National Institutes of Health COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel can recommend for or against convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19
9/25/2020 - Prediction model uses patient data at admission to determine potential disease trajectory for COVID-19 patients
9/22/2020
Latest Advocacy from ACP View All
- Group of Six Letter to Congressional Leaders on Immunization Infrastructure and COVID-19 Vaccine Development 9/10/2020
- ACP Statement Supporting the Use of Science to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Warning Against Interference 8/27/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress Asking for Support for Primary Care Practices in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation 8/12/2020
- ACP Statement Decrying Reports of Harassment of Public Health Officials 8/10/2020
- ACP Release Saying Quality Payment Program Needs to Better Accommodate Physicians Dealing with COVID-19 8/7/2020
- ACP Letter to Senate Leadership About Recommendations for the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act 7/30/2020
Ethical Considerations from ACP
Statements
- Internists Say Harassment Based on Race or Ethnic Origin is Never Okay
- Internists Say Prioritization, Allocation of Resources and Stewardship Must Not Result in Discrimination During COVID-19 Emergency
Ethics Manual: Seventh Edition
- The Patient–Physician Relationship and Health Care System Catastrophes
- Medical Risk to Physician and Patient
Case Study
Stay Informed with Podcasts
Infectious Diseases Society of America Podcasts
ACP is supporting the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) on their weekly podcast series to keep members informed regarding the COVID-19 situation.
Latest Episode (10/10/2020)
ACP Podcasts
COVID Management Update
Published September 30, 2020
Regulatory T Cells: Treatment for COVID-19?
Published September 1, 2020
Diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Symptoms or No Symptoms?
Published August 12, 2020
Clinical Reasoning and COVID-19 Part 2
Published July 7, 2020
Webinars Presented by ACP
Most Recent Webinar
Resident Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new and stressful challenges for residents. To help support your well-being during this unprecedented time, Irene Aluen-Metzner, MD, FACP; Suja Mathew, MD, FACP; and Benjamin Mba, MBBS, FACP, explore how the pandemic is impacting residents emotionally and physically, as well as how it is affecting their training and career goals. Learn strategies and discover resources to help support your well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Past Webinar Recordings
- COVID-19, Moving Forward Together
- Innovations in the Care of Outpatients with COVID-19 CME Available
- Addressing and Supporting Physician Mental Health during Challenging Times CME Available
- Revving Up Your Telemedicine Practice in the Time of COVID
- COVID-19: Practical Advice and Support from Internists on the Front Lines CME Available
