COVID-19

COVID-19 - The latest news, research and developments on the COVID-19 outbreak for physicians.

Local COVID-19 Resources:

Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health
Their website provides Orange County Data as to the number of cases, FAQ’s and a phone number where COVID-19 questions can be asked.

CDC COCA (Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity) 
COCA prepares clinicians to respond to emerging health threats and public health emergencies by communicating relevant, timely information related to disease outbreaks, disasters, terrorism events, and other health alerts. There are recorded recent webinars on COVID-19, including one on pregnant women and children.

AMA (American Medical Association) COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

AHA (American Hospital Association) Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)


Latest COVID-19 News from CMA

New COVID-19 vaccines spur major billing and coding changes

Friday, September 22, 2023

AMA recently published new CPT codes that consolidate over 50 previous codes and greatly streamline the reporting of COVID-19 immunizations.

PHC’s COVID-19 vaccine programs supported 4,500 vaccination sites to increase access in underserved communities

Monday, May 15, 2023

PHC has worked closely with the state of California to bring much-needed resources to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in marginalized communities and high-priority health equity areas throughout California.

May 11 marks the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency 

Thursday, May 11, 2023

After three years of pandemic operations, May 11, 2023, marks the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95% and hospitalizations are down nearly 91% since the peak in January 2021. 

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