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June 5, 2020
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CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Update
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Attestation Requirements Explained
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 MSD has received many questions regarding attestation requirements from physicians who received initial CARES Act Provider Relief funds (round 1) but do not wish to apply for additional funds (round 2). The CARES Act requires that providers meet certain terms and conditions to retain a Provider Relief Fund payment. If a provider chooses to retain the funds, they must attest that they meet the terms and conditions of the payment AND submit a copy of your most recently filed tax forms.
The Provider Relief Fund Payment Attestation portal will guide you through the attestation process to accept or reject the funds. Not returning the payment within 90 days of receipt will be viewed as acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. A provider must attest for each of the Provider Relief Fund distributions received. For additional information and a list of FAQs, click here.
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DPH Announces Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths
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9,773 Confirmed Cases - 388 Total Deaths in Delaware
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 According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware has two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, totaling 388 Delawareans who have died as a result of the virus. One individual had underlying health conditions. One individual was a resident of a long-term care facility. The age range of today's deaths was 78 to 87.
The latest Delaware COVID-19 statistics include:
- 9,773 total laboratory-confirmed cases
- New Castle County cases: 3,937
- Kent County cases: 1,465
- Sussex County cases: 4,322
- Unknown: 49
- Age range: 0 to 103
- Hospitalized: 128; Critically ill: 26
There have been a total of
990 positive COVID-19 cases cumulatively involving long-term care residents, and
247 residents of Delaware long-term care facilities have died from complications related to COVID-19.
For a complete list of deaths at Delaware's long-term care facilities,
read more.
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Gov. Carney Discusses Protests, School Openings
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Biweekly Press Conference Covers Wide Range of Topics
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 Governor John Carney held his biweekly press briefing today to answer questions about Delaware's COVID-19 response. The governor covered a variety of topics, including the recent protests and civil unrest. Delaware Department of Labor Secretary Cerron Cade and Delaware State Police Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr also answered questions. Watch press briefing.
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AMA - Police Brutality a Public Health Issue
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Call for Intolerance of Police Violence and Racism
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 In the wake of recent events, the American Medical Association (AMA) President Patrice A. Harris, MD and Board Chair Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH spoke out about physical and verbal violence between law enforcement officers and the public, particularly among Black and Brown communities where these incidents are more prevalent and pervasive. The pair co-authored an article explained that police violence and brutality is a critical determinant of health and supports research into the public health consequences of these violent interactions. Dr. Harris also explained the long term impacts of trauma from police violence during a televised interview. Read article. Watch interview. |
DPH Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Singing
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Information to Share with Patients
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 The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has issued updated guidance for activities such as singing, or yelling. For best protection, individuals should wearing a face covering and follow additional requirements listed in the Governor's 20th Modification to the State of Emergency by staying at least 13 feet away from others, facing away from the audience, or stand behind a physical barrier or partition such as a sneeze guard if you are not wearing a face covering. DPH also shared guidance for face mask wearing for children. Read singing guidance. Read face mask guidance for children. |
State Health Spending Report Released
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Delaware's Benchmark Spending Brief - 2018
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| The Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) has released preliminary data on health-care spending in the state in calendar year 2018. The report follows the establishment in late 2018 of a state health care spending benchmark, a per-annum rate-of-growth benchmark for health care spending. The first benchmark went into effect Jan. 1, 2019, and was set at 3.8 percent, with the target expected to decrease gradually to 3.0 percent over the following three years. Read more. Read full report. |
DPA Offers "Hope Line" for Health Care Providers
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Free Psychological Services
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| The Delaware Psychological Association (DPA) in partnership with the State of Delaware's Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is offering free warm-line services to health care workers impacted by COVID-19. Delawareans who are experiencing distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive pro-bono psychological services with priority for health care providers and first responders. This is not a crisis line or a referral service, but support by volunteer psychologists of 1-3 sessions for those in need. Please call Hope Line at 1-833-9-HOPEDE. |
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Beshara N. Helou, MD / Robert J. Varipapa, MD
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 MSD member Beshara N. Helou, MD and MSD member and Vice President Robert J. Varipapa, MD were recently interviewed by Delaware State News regarding the recently lifted restrictions on medical practices and hospital. Read article. |
Free Masks / Shields / Gowns
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University of Delaware Lends a Hand
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 The Resident Ensemble Players/Theatre Department at the University of Delaware is accepting requests by physicians and their practices for free Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items. Thanks to the hard work of approximately 50 volunteers, more than 4,000 items that included face masks, cloth gowns, and plastic face shields have been donated around the First State. Masks are 2-ply cotton with ties and a pocket for an optional filter. The organizers hope physicians will help circulate the items to their patients for their personal use, as well as for office staff. To apply for items, please complete this survey. For more information contact Kelly O'Rourke at [email protected].
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Alzheimer's Foundation Offers Free CME Event
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"It's Time for a Checkup from the Neck Up"
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| The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering a free online CME, Removing the Barriers: It's Time for a Checkup from the Neck Up. The program will be held on Friday, June 19th from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., and is an introductory CME curriculum in understanding and increasing awareness of dementia and Alzheimer's disease and removing the barriers to increasing cognitive assessments. 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits available. For more information. |
Osher Life Long Learning Moves to Remote Learning
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Next Classes Begin July 7th - Registration Open Now
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 Interested in learning something new? Have a little free time? Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and older to enjoy classes, teach, and exchange ideas. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UD OLLI classes will now be offered online through the Zoom platform. Registration is open and "seats" will be allotted on a first-come, first served basis. Read more. |
Welcome to MSD's Newest Member
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| MSD is pleased to announce James A. Ntambi, MD as the newest member of the Medical Society of Delaware. Dr. Ntambi is with ChristianaCare Nuclear Medicine and a member of the Delaware Society for Clinical Oncology (DSCO). Dr. Ntambi recently moved to Delaware from Arkansas where he was a previous member of the Arkansas Medical Society. Welcome Dr. Ntambi! |
The Latin phrase
Rerum Cognoscere
translates to learn, examine, or become aware of facts or things. In this section we highlight measurable items of interest in health care from MSD, Delaware, the US, and the world.
1,890,592
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States as of June 5, 2020.
Johns Hopkins University
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108,920
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States as of June 5,2020.
Johns Hopkins University
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#10
Philadelphia has the tenth largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States with 23,281 cases.
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Upcoming Events
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