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

The American College of Radiology presented recommendations for re-engagement of routine radiology care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA Reduces Number of Approved Chinese Manufacturers of N95 Masks

The number of mask makers in China approved to make N95-type masks for US health care workers was slashed from 80 to 14 by the US FDA.

Social Media in Preparedness and Response to COVID-19

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Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

Social media can be a critical tool for disseminating reliable information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABIM Relaxes MOC Requirements Due to COVID-19

By

Steve Duffy

The ABIM announced that certified physicians who have a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirement due in 2020 will now have until the end of 2021 to complete it.

Update on REMS-Required Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Diana Ernst, RPh

For patients suspected of having COVID-19, undergoing REMS-required testing to obtain a medication may put others at risk.

Medicare Expands Telemedicine Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic

Expansion will allow millions of seniors to take care of medical problems while staying at home

Updating Disclosures for Authors of Medical Journals

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Alyssa Capel

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors is taking steps to identifying potential conflicts of interest through changes to a key form.

Prescription Medications Can Be Found on Craigslist

Prescription medications, especially analog insulin, can be found on Craigslist.

Compliance With FDA Reporting Guidelines for Clinical Trials Is Low

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Emily Pond

Cohort study data from 2018 to 2019 suggest poor compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration reporting requirements for clinical trial sponsors.

Telemarketer Access to Medicare Information to Be Investigated

An investigation into how telemarketers may be obtaining seniors’ personal Medicare information will be launched by the U.S. Health and Human Services inspector general office.