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FDA to allow alternative respiratory devices to treat COVID-19
“We are providing maximum regulatory flexibility to facilitate an increase in ventilator inventory.”
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Three COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests get FDA thumbs-up
One of the point-of-care tests can deliver results in 30 minutes, the remaining two, at 45 minutes.
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Feds tout drug candidates to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration officials and President Trump highlighted hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir.
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White House expands Medicare telehealth services amid COVID-19
Seniors across the nation, no matter where they live, will be able to receive a wide range of services via telehealth.
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FDA provides flexibility to improve COVID-19 test availability
Laboratories developing tests who work with the appropriate state authorities will no longer need to pursue an emergency use authorization from...
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Trump to governors: Don’t wait for feds on medical supplies
President Trump outlined new guidance for Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.
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President declares national emergency for COVID-19, ramps up testing capability
An additional 5 million COVID-19 tests will be available within a month, President Trump announced.
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American Academy of Neurology cancels annual meeting amid COVID-19 pandemic
The AAN's annual meeting, scheduled for April 25-May 1, 2020, in Toronto has become the latest medical conference casualty of the COVID-19...
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FDA, FTC uniting to promote biosimilars
As part of their collaboration, the two agencies sponsored a public workshop on March 9 to discuss competition for...
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CMS to test model limiting out-of-pocket costs for insulin
The Part D Senior Savings Model would lower out-of-pocket costs to a maximum of a $35 copay for a 30-day supply throughout the plan year.
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WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
The WHO Director-General cited the “alarming levels of spread and severity” and the “alarming levels of inaction.”
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FDA cancels or postpones meetings amid COVID-19 concerns
Thus far, only a few Center for Drug Evaluation and Research events on the FDA's meeting webpage are listed as being canceled or postponed.
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CMS issues guidance on containing spread of coronavirus
The agency published two guidance documents related to helping contain the spread of the coronavirus, primarily aimed at ensuring that health care...
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Pence named COVID-19 point person as CDC reports possible community spread
The CDC also announced the first case of possible community spread of the novel coronavirus, a person in California “who reportedly did not have...
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CDC expects eventual community spread of coronavirus in U.S.
The coronavirus is now showing signs of community spread without a known source of exposure in a number of countries.