Pre-Vaccination Phase

Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators

AONN+ COVID-19 Navigator Toolkit
This toolkit provides invaluable resources to assist nurse navigators and patient navigators in the management of patient care during the coronavirus pandemic.

American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons COVID-19 and Surgery online resource.
ACS accreditation and verification programs grant one year extension (includes Commission on Cancer). (3/24/2020)
ACS Cancer Programs Site Visit Postponement FAQs (updated 5/1/2020)
Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic by the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and the American Hospital Association
ACS COVID-19 Registry

American Medical Association (AMA)

AMA COVID-19 resource center for physicians, includes:

• Physicians Guide to COVID-19
  

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Pharmacists' Guide to Coronavirus. Information and resources for pharmacists and the communities they serve.
Know the Facts: Telehealth in Your Pharmacy Practice
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations COVID-19 information from states.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Survey on COVID-19 in Oncology Registry (ASCO Registry) find links to survey study scheme, FAQs, and IRB exemption letter.
ASCO COVID-19 Resources 
ASCO Guide to Cancer Care Delivery During COVID-19 (May 19, 2020)


American Society of Hematology (ASH)

COVID-19 Resources for Hematologists (last updated June 9, 2020)
ASH Research Collaborative COVID-19 Registry for Hematologic Malignancy

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (AHSP)

ASHP COVID-19 Resource Center
ASHP open access to resources during COVID-19
ASHP Patient Surge Management During a Pandemic: Toolkit for Hospital and Health System Pharmacy (June 2020)

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 

ASTRO National Survey of COVID-19 Impact on Radiation Oncology Practices: Initial findings (5/20/20)
COVID-19 Information for Radiation Oncology Practices
COVID-19 Summary of Information and Recommendations
COVID-19 FAQs

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

IDSA COVID-19 Resource Center
IDSA Guidelines on the Diagnosis of COVID-19 (published 5/6/2020)
IDSA COVID-19 Guideline, Part 1: Treatment and Management
IDSA COVID-19 Guideline, Part 2: Infection Prevention
IDSA COVID-19 Guideline, Part 3: Diagnostics

Lung Screening During COVID-19

A 24-member expert panel developed a consensus statement  that covers lung cancer screening and monitoring, evaluation, management of lung nodules,"Management of Lung Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: CHEST Expert Panel Report." The report was published simultaneously in CHEST, Radiology: Imaging Cancer, and the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Full text is available here.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News and Resources.

National Academy of Medicine Resources for Clinician Health & Well-Being During COVID-19

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Resources shared by NCCN members to help providers respond to coronavirus 2019.
COVID-19 response tools from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Self-Care & Stress Management During COVID-19: Toolkit for Oncology HCPs

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

ONS information regarding COVID-19.
ASCO-ONS webinar series on Caring for People with Cancer During COVID-19 Pandemic

Society for the Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)

SITC COVID-19 Resources webpage 

CDC COVID-19 website
Information for healthcare professionals (HCPs) on COVID-19
FAQs for healthcare professionals (updated June 4, 2020)

CMS “Current Emergencies” webpage includes summary and links to  CMS COVID-19 actions and updates, such as waivers and flexibilities issued.

Quality Payment Program (QPP) COVID-19 Response Fact Sheet outlines multiple flexibilities QPP implemented by CMS in response to COVID-19.

Quality Reporting Requirements exceptions and extensions.

CMS COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit a curated set of online resources and tools to help state and local decision-makers managing healthcare workforce challenges in response to the COVID-19 emergency. 

CMS Coronavirus Stakeholder Calls (recordings and transcripts)

FDA's Emergency Use Authorizations for diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices to diagnose and respond to public health emergencies is available here.

• Medicaid Emergency Authority Tracker: Approved State Actions to Address COVID-19  This page aggregates tracking information on approved Medicaid emergency authorities to address the COVID-19 Coronavirus emergency.  
• On April 24, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PL 116-139) was signed into law. HHS announced distribution of additional funding provided by this legislation (also know as COVID 3.0) through the Provider Relief Fund. These payments do not need to be repaid.  Learn more
• On April 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the immediate start to distribution of $30 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Details here. 
• Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19. This fact sheet explains coverage under original Medicare, also included is information on Medicare Advantage and Part D.
• Coverage for COVID-19 Tests
  CMS fact sheet on coverage for COVID-19 tests. 
• CMS COVID-19 FAQs for Essential Health Benefits - Read the FAQs here. 
• Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief
  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief related to COVID-19.

Medicaid Coverage & Payment

• CMS State Medicaid & CHIP Telehealth Toolkit (COVID-19 version) policy considerations for states expanding use of telehealth. CMS general Telehealth Medicaid Guidance guidance here.
• Coverage and Benefits Related to COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP CMS fact sheet.

Telehealth Coverage

• HHS HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration) Telehealth website includes patient education on telehealth and how to use it effectively and a provider section with links to information on getting started, policy changes during COVID-19, and workflow planning.

Expansion of Telehealth

On April 29, 2020, CMS announced additional sweeping changes to further expand telehealth coverage in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn more.

CMS has expanded telehealth coverage for Medicare beneficiaries under the 1135 waiver authority and the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. Additionally, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) is providing flexibility for healthcare providers to reduce or waive cost-sharing for telehealth visits paid by federal healthcare programs. Read CMS fact sheet. Read CMS Medicare Telehealth FAQs. 

At-a-Glance Summary of FDA COVID-19 Response (last updated 6/4/20)

Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) coronavirus 2019 website includes FAQs on shortage of PPE.

FDA clinical trials guidance for industry, investigators and institutional review boards conducting clinical trials during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 
 
FDA Policy for Certain REMS Requirements During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for Industry and Health Care Professionals

Surgical Gown and Mask Conservation Strategies (letter to HCPs)

NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines intended for healthcare professionals, the guidelines include therapeutics currently being used for COVID-19, assessing patients for risk and illness severity, treatment considerations for critical care patients. 

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)

CAPC COVID-19 Response Resources
CAPC COVID-19 Virtual Office Hours Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics.

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

JHU Coronavirus Resource Center
JHU Global COVID-19 Case Tracker map.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Coalition COVID-19. A collaborative effort between patient advocacy organizations, patient experts, and healthcare professionals, CovidAYACancer.org shares COVID-19 related resources and information for AYA cancer patients, survivors and healthcare professionals who work with this patient population.

American Cancer Society (ACS)

Common Questions About the New Coronavirus Outbreak

Cancer Support Community (CSC)

What Cancer Patients and Survivors Need to Know About the Coronavirus.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

Coronavirus Resources & What You Should Know
Helping Blood Cancer Patients Adjust to the New Normal by Gwen Nichols, MD, LLS Chief Medical Officer (3/2020)

LUNGevity

COVID-19 and Lung Cancer (information available in English and Spanish)
COVID-19 FAQs for people with lung cancer 
COVID-19 Conversations with Experts (videos)

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

NCCS/ASCO work together to answer commonly asked questions about COVID-19 for patients and survivors. Read Q & A here.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

PAF COVID Care Resource Center

Other
Commonwealth Fund information on health coverage options for laid-off workers and others   

Health insurers have made changes in response to the COVID-19 health emergency. 

• State Action Related to COVID-19 Coverage of Critical Services by Private Insurers -  This map summarizes the actions of states that are requiring or recommending insurers to expand their coverage of key services beyond the minimum federal standard or existing state standard. 
• Commonwealth Fund State Action on COVID-19 Coverage of Critical Services by Private Insurers

Find quick links to more details below.

Anthem

• Anthem Coronavirus resource center
• Anthem waives cost-share for COVID treatment

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
  Interactive map showing local BCBS information
• BCBS press release on coverage for COVID-19 testing (3/6/20)
• BCBS press release on coverage for telehealth during COVID-19 (3/19/20)

Cigna

• Cigna statement waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment (3/30/20)
• Cigna Coronavirus Resource Center 

Humana

• Humana FAQs about Coronavirus Coverage
• Humana Temporarily Expands Telehealth Coverage

CVS Health/Aetna

• For Aetna Providers: What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• For Aetna members (consumers): What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
• CVS Health COVID-19 Resource Center
• CVS Health information on what CVS Health is doing to support Aetna members Caremark clients, and CVS pharmacy customers.

UnitedHealthcare

• UnitedHealthcare (3/31/20) Latest updates on COVID-19
  UnitedHealthcare announced March 31 waiving member cost-sharing for treatment of COVID-19 through May 31, 2020, for its fully-insured Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid plans. Starting March 31 until June 18, 2020, UHC will waive cost-sharing for in-network non-COVID-19 telehealth visits for its Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and fully-insured individual and Group market health plans.
• UHC COVID-19 updates and resources for providers

AstraZeneca COVID-19 information hub 
Virtual recording studio for creating patient education in minutes COVID-19 Vidscrip Program 

Bayer COVID-19 response information

Bristol Myers Squibb COVID-19 response information
Bristol Myers Squibb Expands Patient Support Program to Help Newly Uninsured Patients in the U.S. Read announcement. 

Coherus Biosciences contact information
 
Eisai COVID-19 response message to patients and providers 
Eisai COVID-19 response information

Eli Lilly and Company COVID-19 response information 

Labcorp COVID-19 News and Guidance

Merck COVID-19 response information
Merck Broadens Patient Support and Patient Assistance Programs as Part of Overall COVID-19 Relief Efforts. Read announcement.

Pfizer COVID-19 response information

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. COVID-19 response information

RxVantage COVID-19 resource library

TerSera COVID-19 Communication
TerSera Comunication COVID-19 Oncology Patient Assistance

Walgreens COVID-19 response information