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As physicians face shortages of masks and other PPE, the Joint Commission updated it policies to allow doctors to bring their own masks from home.

Splurging on a pricey thermometer isn’t always the right move, especially if you aren’t showing symptoms. There are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of COVID-19 complications.

Doctors identify steps that should be taken by insurance companies and others to support physicians and their practices during the COVID-19 emergency.

Some assisted living facilities are telling residents that if they leave during the COVID-19 crisis, even temporarily, they can’t return.

For people who are able to get tested for COVID-19, there can be a frustratingly long wait for results — not just hours, but often days.

A growing chorus of American health care workers say they’re battling the coronavirus with far too little armor as shortages force them to reuse personal protective equipment.

Hospitals and practices have recently added telemedicine services to keep patients concerned about the coronavirus from clogging their offices and emergency rooms.

Several states are allowing retired health care professionals to assist with COVID-19 response by waiving certain licensing regulations.

Demand is outstripping what’s available due to a damaged supply chain heavily reliant on China and a struggling Strategic National Stockpile. U.S. manufacturing giants like 3M have not yet made up the difference.

Several states are reporting only positive COVID-19 test results from private labs, a practice that paints a misleading picture of how fast the disease is ...