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COVID-19 Coronavirus News and Information

Below are links to information and resources from national, state and local health organizations to help you stay up-to-date on safe in this unique and difficult time. 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom - https://www.gov.ca.gov/category/press-releases/

Health & Human Services COVID-19 HIPPA Updates - https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/index.html

DEA COVID-19 Telemedicine Updates - https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/coronavirus.html

Dept. of HHS - MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE FACT SHEET - 3.17.2020

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - MEDICARE TELEHEALTH WAIVER FAQ's - 3.17.2020

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Expanded Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries Press Release - 3.17.2020

INFORMATION FROM THE APA:

• Coronavirus and Mental Health:  Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (posted online 2/19/20)

• A Message from the APA on COVID-19 (email sent 2/28/20)

• COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts:  Resources for Psychiatrists (posted online 3/12/20)

• COVID-19 and Telepsychiatry: What you Need to Know (email sent 3/13/20)
   
• COVID-19 - Coronavirus Resources (Posted online 03/18/20)
  
   
• APA Annual Spring Confernce Cancellation: Read the FAQs Here

AMA Phsyician's Guide to COVID-19

AMA COVID-19 FAQ's