The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued amended guidance on August 24 regarding covered entities (CE) and health plans contacting patients who have recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to inform them about donating blood to help other COVID-19 patients.
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OCR updates guidance for contacting recovered COVID-19 patients about blood donations
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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued amended guidance on August 24 regarding covered entities (CE) and health plans contacting patients who have recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to inform them about donating blood to help other COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19: Telehealth provides 'stop gap' for providers
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The big question, however, is what will happen to telehealth when the coronavirus subsides.
 

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