A panel of six experts cover a range of topics related to COVID-19.
- COVID-19 and Women and Pregnancy: Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, provides an update on COVID-19 in pregnancy that condensed into one helpful presentation much of the information that has come out as the pandemic developed. Dr. Jamieson has no conflict of interest to disclose relative to the content of this presentation.
- Best Practices for Telehealth: Nathaniel DeNicola, MD, MSHP, presents on telehealth best practices, differences between synchronous and asynchronous telemedicine, and the fact that the sudden prevalence of and reliance on telehealth is likely not temporary. Dr. DeNicola has no conflict of interest to disclose relative to the content of this presentation.
- Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement in the Era of COVID: Gregory DeMeo, DO, discusses coding and documentation during COVID-19. Dr. DeMeo has no conflict of interest to disclose relative to the content of this presentation.
- Ambulatory and Inpatient Considerations and Challenges: Michael Nimaroff, MD, reviews ambulatory and inpatient considerations and challenges while stressing the importance of communication and transparency, particularly staying current, consistent, and calm in all interactions and making a point to provide factual information.
- Strategies for the Perinatal Period, L&D, and Postpartum: Burt Rochelson, MD, presents on strategies for the perinatal period, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Dr. Rochelson has no conflict of interest to disclose relative to the content of this presentation.
- Advocacy in the Time of COVID-19: Shelby Friedman, ACOG’s political and grassroots advocacy manager, spoke about ACOG’s advocacy efforts during and around the pandemic, covering our work to establish long-term reforms and address new issues while still working to address established issues that are now highlighted by the pandemic. Ms. Friedman has no conflict of interest to disclose relative to the content of this presentation.
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