Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities for Another Six Months
After action by legislators, pandemic-era Medicare telehealth and payment flexibilities will now last until Sept. 30, including those that allow physicians to provide telemedicine services to Medicare patients without first conducting an in-person visit. Read more.
CDC Updates Dengue Virus Testing Recommendations
Spring and summer travel coincides with peak dengue virus season. Texas saw 106 travel-related dengue virus cases last year, including one death, as well as the state's first locally acquired case. Stay vigilant with updated guidance and resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the update.
Earn CME and Hear Practical Measles Guidance as Outbreak Expands
The number of measles cases in Texas has now surpassed 300 with little sign of stopping. TMA and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) present an update and strategies for slowing the spread in a CME-qualifying webinar, now available on demand. See more.
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 327 Cases
The West Texas Measles outbreak is continuing to grow with 18 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 327 cases, according to new data published Tuesday. Children and teens ages 5 to 17 make up the majority of Texas cases at 140, followed by children ages 4 and under accounting for 105 cases. Nearly all cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, according to the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS). At least 40 people have been hospitalized so far. Read more.
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