COVID-19 State of Emergency To Be Lifted July 13 |
Technical Changes Also Made to the 29th Emergency Order |
Governor John Carney announced earlier in the week that he intends to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency Order on July 13. The Governor also signed a modification that makes technical changes to the 29th emergency order. Those who are unvaccinated continue to be strongly encouraged to wear a mask in accordance with guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read the announcement.
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Second Round of COVID-19 Support Announced |
Funding Through The Health Care Relief Fund |
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced the second round of funding through the Health Care Relief Fund to support health care providers through the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Eligible applicants must be a health care organization or provider serving clients or patients in Delaware and have been in operation as of February 1, 2020. Read more.
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Provider Relief Fund Payments Revised Reporting Requirements |
Notice of Revised Reporting Requirements and Timeline for Recipients |
The US Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is releasing revised reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. The revised reporting requirements will be applicable to providers who received one or more payments exceeding, in the aggregate, $10,000 during a single Payment Received Period. Read more.
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AMA House of Delegates Meeting Concludes |
Virtual Event With Delegates from Across the US |
The American Medical Association (AMA) concluded its meeting, having gone through rigorous discussion of many issues, all taking place virtually with Delegates participating from across the country and Puerto Rico. Read highlights from the meeting. Congratulations to Mr. Mark Thompson, MSD Executive Director, who was recognized to serve on the AMA Litigation Center Executive Committee for a one-year term. Thank you to our MSD members who participated in the meeting: Janice E. Tildon-Burton, MD, Delegate; Stephanie Guarino, MD, Alternate Delegate; Brintha F. Vasagar, MD, Young Physician Representative; Nancy Fan, MD, Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) Delegate; Matthew J. Burday, DO, MSD President; and Mr. Mark Thompson, MSD Executive Director.
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COVID-19 Alpha Variant Most Prevalent in Delaware |
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has identified 885 cases of the Alpha variant, more commonly known as the UK variant, as of last Friday. The state is monitoring the new Delta variant from India, which could have a higher rate of transmission than other variants. |
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Increased Payment for In-Home COVID-19 Vaccine Administration |
In An Effort To Reach Additional Medicare Beneficiaries |
To better serve those beneficiaries who have challenges leaving their homes or easily accessing vaccination opportunities in their communities, Medicare is incentivizing health care professionals by increasing the total payment amount for at-home vaccination. Read more.
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Winterthur Shows Appreciation for Health Care Professionals |
Free Admission Offered During July |
The Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library would like to thank all the dedicated health care professionals who have helped through the COVID-19 pandemic. In appreciation, health care professionals and one guest can enjoy free admission to Winterthur's gardens and galleries during the month of July. Read more.
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FDA Warning On Innova COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to the public to stop using rapid COVID-19 antigen tests developed by Innova Medical Group. This warning follows a Class I recall for significant concerns about the test's accuracy. The test has not been authorized or approved by the FDA for use in the US, however, investigators found the test was being sold and distributed. Read more.
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CDC Issues Warning: Spike Of RSV In The Southern US |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Causing Wave of Late Spring Disease |
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory Network warning to physicians and other health care professionals to be on the alert for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cold virus. RSV is spreading across the South and can cause pneumonia, especially in very small children and babies. The CDC encourages broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for SARS-CoV-2. Read more.
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Recall of Ventilators, Sleep Apnea Devices |
Millions Being Recalled For Potential Health Risks |
Netherlands-based medical equipment company Royal Philips recalled three to four million ventilator and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines due to concerns of degrading sound-abating foam that could be inhaled. Eighty percent of the affected devices are CPAP machines. Mechanical ventilators for treating COVID-19 patients aren't affected by the recall. Read more.
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Molnupiravir for COVID-19 Treatment |
Procurement of Merck's Investigational Antiviral Medicine |
The US Government will procure approximately 1.7 million courses of an investigational antiviral treatment, molnupiravir (MK-4482), for COVID-19, pending emergency use authorization or approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Molnupiravir is designed to induce viral genome copy errors to prevent the virus from replicating. Read more.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Pulled From House Agenda |
Time Needed to Consider Implications of Amendments |
House Bill 150 (HB 150), the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, was up for a vote in the Delaware House of Representatives last week but was pulled from the agenda. HB 150 is the legislation to legalize the growing, sale, and adult use of recreational marijuana in Delaware. A number of amendments (ten are currently listed) were filed that would make significant changes to the bill, and time was required to consider the implications of the amendments. HB 150 has already passed the House Appropriations and Health and Human Development Committees. It must pass the full House before going to the Senate for consideration prior to the end of the legislative session on June 30th. View online bill chart.
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"Delaware Physicians" Private Facebook Page Available |
All Delaware Physicians Invited To Join |
All Delaware physicians are invited to join the MSD private Facebook group, "Delaware Physicians." The group has been created to build strong connections among physicians throughout the state and serve as an easy platform for physicians to be in touch with one another. Read more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/delawarephysicians/.
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MSD is spotlighting physician members throughout the state, highlighting your colleagues, whether they are new to membership or have been a member over the years.
This week's spotlight is on Nicole M. Kushner, a Medical Student at the Philadelphia College of Medicine, Class of 2023. Read more.
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Premier Educational Partner Spotlight |
MSD is pleased to highlight another of its 2021 Premier Educational Partners, PNC. For more than 160 years, PNC has been committed to providing its clients with great service and powerful financial expertise to help them meet their financial goals. PNC offers a wide range of services for all its customers, from individuals and small businesses to corporations and government entities. No matter how simple or complicated the need, PNC has the products, knowledge, and resources necessary for financial success. PNC is a 2021 MSD Premier Educational Partner supporting high-quality professional medical education for Delaware physicians and other health care professionals to advance the health and well-being of Delaware's citizens. For more information, visit https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc.html?lnksrc=topnav
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Christian Kasianko, MD, Emergency Medicine Resident, ChristianaCare
Caroline Lawless, MD, Medical Student, ChristianaCare, PCOM Class of 2023
Maria Lopez, Medical Student, Bayhealth, PCOM, GA Class of 2023
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MSD's Membership Department is pleased to announce the newest members of the Medical Society of Delaware. Welcome to the third oldest medical society in the country! If you know someone interested in joining MSD, please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org.
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Jennifer L. Larusso, DO, Mohs Surgery, SunWise Family Dermatology and Surgery |
MSD members are afforded a seven-day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding an applicant applying for membership. Please contact Michelle Seymour at (302) 224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org with any questions or concerns.
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COVID-19 Resources At A Glance |
Where To Go For Information For You and Your Patients |
MSD has culled information for you to access to get the latest statistics, weekly updates, or information on vaccine administration and testing sites for you and your patients.
Delaware COVID-19 Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
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State of Delaware's Frequently Asked Questions webpage
Testing Sites
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DPH "Weekly Pop-Up Testing Flyers" website
Where Can I Get My Vaccine?
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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. |
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51%
Percent increase of ED visits for suspected suicide attempts for adolescent girls aged 12-17 during February-March 2021 compared to the same period in 2019.
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10%-15%
Prediction of increase in births over the summer and fall of 2021 than would normally be expected.
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37%
Average percent reduction in urban global crime in 27 cities across 23 countries due to stay-at-home policies to control the spread of COVID-19.
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June 29-30 - DE Division of Public Health "Cultural Competency Training," 2-day course training for safety-net providers (must register for both days), virtual event. To register (separate registrations): June 29 from 2:30-4:15 p.m.; and June 30 from 10-11:45 a.m.
July 17 - Community Wellness Health Fair, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Father Tucker Memorial Field, Wilmington.
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