COVID-19 Updates
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The Pink Fund Team is working tirelessly on our mission and understands the importance of accurate information during this uncertain time. Every day, we are thankful to be able to provide #RealHelpNow to the breast cancer community. We have compiled a list of organizations that are providing information and resources here and will be updating them as the situation changes. These Covid-19 resources are to help you and your loved ones during this challenging time. Please keep in mind that we are not affiliated with these organizations or endorsing them in any way. This is for informational purposes only as of March 25. 2020. Click here for a copy of the resource page. Resources and Information:•CDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html •ACS: Common Questions About the New Coronavirus Outbreak https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/common-questions-about-the-new-coronavirus-outbreak.html •NCI: Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know https://www.cancer.gov/contact/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus?cid=eb_govdel •ASCO Coronavirus Resources https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information •FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.fda.gov/media/136238/download The FDA today issued guidance for industry, investigators and institutional review boards conducting clinical trials during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The FDA recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the conduct of clinical trials of medical products, including drugs, devices and biological products. Challenges may arise, for example, from quarantines, site closures, travel limitations, interruptions to the supply chain for the investigational product, or other considerations if site personnel or trial subjects become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These challenges may lead to difficulties in conducting clinical trials. The FDA is aware that protocol modifications may be required, and that there may be unavoidable protocol deviations due to COVID-19. Although the impact of COVID-19 on trials will vary depending on many factors, including the nature of disease under study, the trial design and in what region(s) the study is being conducted, the FDA outlines considerations to assist sponsors in assuring the safety of trial participants, maintaining compliance with good clinical practice and minimizing risks to trial integrity. •JNCCN: How to Manage Cancer Care during COVID-19 Pandemic https://jnccn.org/fileasset/jnccn1804-Ueda_20118_preprint.pdf Experts from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)—a Member Institution of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) are sharing insights and advice on how to continue providing optimal cancer care during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SCCA includes the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington, which are located in the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. This peer-reviewed article sharing best practices is available for free online-ahead-of-print via open access at JNCCN.org The FDA has temporarily postponed all domestic routine surveillance facility inspections. •New England Journal of Medicine https://www.nejm.org/coronavirus?query=RP A special page at NEJM.org Click here for a collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary. All articles are freely available. •Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their physicians without having to travel to a healthcare facility. Clinicians can bill immediately for services starting March 6, 2020. •TailorMed https://tailormed.co/financial-navigation-resources-for-covid-19/ We at TailorMed are staying on top of these developments around the clock—and we’re committed to sharing the most up-to-date information through our Financial Navigation Service. We’re also tracking other ways to mitigate the financial impact of this outbreak. This is a live list that will be updating on an ongoing basis to share any opportunities that arise. This information was accurate as of March 25, 2020. |