1 big thing: The outbreak won't peak in every state at once axios.com/newsletters/ax… #vitals

Travis Broome CMSGov Hope someone is studying this to see how it improves or worsens or adds expense to health care.

Sick patients could now be triaged in the community via "telemedicine," w/o ever going to the ER. khn.org/MTA3NjAwMA via Kaiser Health News

The next 30 days are a critical opportunity for America to flatten the curve and get to the other side. More from U.S. Surgeon General:

This past week, CMSGov has delivered >$34 billion to #healthcare providers on the frontlines battling #COVID19 – ensuring they have the resources they need – all through the expansion of the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program. cms.gov/newsroom/press…

.President Donald J. Trump Trump recently directed a dramatic expansion of #Medicare telehealth services to combat the spread of #COVID19. CMSGov is going even further by allowing doctor- patient phone calls & monitoring patients off-site. cms.gov/newsroom/press…

1/5: CMSGov’s temporary workforce changes apply immediately & address supervision, licensure and certification, and other limitations in healthcare settings. As a result of CMS’ actions:

Recovering from #COVID19, South Korea reports only 25 new cases today, a new low for past seven weeks; with recovery rates above 70%. Graphic h/t Andy Biotech

"In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears likely that there will be substantial increases in anxiety and depression, substance use, loneliness, and domestic violence..." ja.ma/34xrl3l

Hospital relief money slow to reach places that need it most, lawmakers and industry groups say washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020…

Pursuing Safe and Effective Anti-Viral Drugs for COVID-19 directorsblog.nih.gov/2020/04/17/pur…

"“This absolutely does not mean the pandemic is nearing an end,” MacDonald said. “Once you get past the peak, it’s not over until it’s over. It’s just the starting time for the rest of the response.” khn.org/MTA4Njk2NQ via Kaiser Health News

"There’s no U.S. data yet on what the right side of the curve will look like, but the best available evidence from other countries suggests that the descent will be slow." bloomberg.com/opinion/articl… via bopinion

The official death toll from covid-19 has been shockingly high in many countries. But excess mortality rates show its real toll may be much higher econ.trib.al/IkR4oqv

BREAKING: HHS details how remaining $70B in COVID-19 funding will be distributed to hospitals: bit.ly/34Xj9JU

Dr. Fauci says early results of Gilead's coronavirus drug trial shows significant positive effect, suggests "a drug can block this virus"

TIL that the ACA case heading to SCOTUS this fall has an entirely new name. H/T Ian Millhiser scotusblog.com/case-files/cas…

Thank you Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. for joining us today at #DigitalHealthOnTheHill

What an exciting day at #DigitalHealthontheHill! Thanks to micky tripathi and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. for their insight. It was great to have the whole WCEY Health team together

Want to know the secret to moving big #tax or #healthcare bills in #Congress when one party controls the #House, #Senate, and #WhiteHouse? We got you! Check out the latest episode of DC Dynamics podcast on Budget Reconciliation Basics. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-…