Practice Management

Proactive Monitoring Program Beneficial for COVID-19 Home Care

A proactive monitoring program for COVID-19 can track illness, provide support, and identify cases that need hospitalization.

FDA: Coadministration of Remdesivir With Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine Not Recommended

The antiviral activity of remdesivir, an investigational treatment for COVID-19, may potentially be reduced if it is coadministered with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, according to the FDA.

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine

The FDA has revoked the emergency use authorization for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate based on emerging data suggesting that these agents are unlikely to be effective against COVID-19.

New Partnership May Bypass Drug Industry to Sell COVID-19 Vaccine

A partnership that would bypass the drug industry to sell a potential vaccine against the new coronavirus has been formed.

Prescription Patterns Examined During COVID-19 Pandemic

Prescription fill patterns of medications associated with potential benefits, as well as possible harms, during the COVID-19 pandemic described in new analysis.

Only 1 in 4 US Hospitals Have Tele-ICU Services

In 2018, half of US hospitals had the capacity to conduct telehealth-based outpatient visits, while only 1 in 4 had tele-ICU capabilities.

ACP Advises Against Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine Use for COVID-19

In a special article from the American College of Physicians, practice points are presented to guide the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine in the setting of COVID-19.

American College of Radiology Issues Statement on Return of Routine Radiology Services

The ACR released for re-engagement of routine radiology care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deal in Place to Increase Production of Prefilled Syringes for Future COVID-19 Vaccine

A deal for hundreds of millions of syringes that could be used to quickly administer a possible vaccine against COVID-19 has been reached between the US government and a private company.

Haymarket Medical Network Joins Ad Council Private Marketplace

Haymarket Medical Network, a part of business media company Haymarket Media, Inc., is proud to join the Ad Council’s first ever Private Marketplace (PMP) along with other partners Cadreon, The Trade Desk and Acxiom.

Doctors, Hospitals, and Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Medications

Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe or stockpile medications for COVID-19.