COVID-19 Resources
During these uncertain times, the Chicago Medical Society cautions all physicians and patients to avoid unnecessary risk to themselves and others using commonsense judgment. We have posted the following resources to assist you in understanding and tracking COVID-19 and encourage you to follow the CDC guidelines. We will keep you updated.
The Chicago Department of Public Health
- Guidance and toolkits for acute and long-term care facilities
- Read tips on how physicians can keep their staff and patients safe
- Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? CDPH advice on what to do next
- If you have already been diagnosed with COVID-19, follow the guidelines prevent the spread to people in your home and community.
- Exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19? CDPH provides guidance on exactly what to do.
Illinois Department of Public Health
- Coronavirus Illinois testing, hospitalization levels, weekly cases, and more
- Illinois Covid-19 Data
- FAQs regarding Vaccines
- Register to be a medical volunteer
- Healthcare provider fact sheet
- What Illinois is doing in response to COVID-19
- Tips on guidance and important changes regarding telemedicine
- Resources for residents and small businesses
- Notices for clinicians
State of Illinois Rapid Electronic Notification System (SIREN) COVID-19 Alerts
- Physicians can email dph.siren@illinois.gov to receive these alerts.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Resources for healthcare professionals
- Prevention and control recommendations
- Homepage for Coronavirus Disease
- Guidance for healthcare professionals
- Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 patients
American Medical Association
- AMA Statement on Ordering, Prescribing or Dispensing COVID-19 Medications
- AMA CPT Reporting Guide for COVID-19 Testing
- AMA Special Coding Advice During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- AMA Code of Medical Ethics
COVID-19 Information from Insurers
- Aetna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
- BCBSIL Telemedicine Coverage Announcement
- Cigna
- Humana
- United Healthcare
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth Services FAQs
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicaid
- Health and Family Services Notices for Health Professionals
- Meridian (Note that Centene is Meridian's parent company)
Additional Resources Include:
Cook County Department of Public Health
The Infectious Disease Society of America
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
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