The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) is a Small Business Association program funded by the CARES act. It was enacted as part of the federal government's stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic-related economic shutdown. The PPP provides low-interest (1%), no-fee loans that will be forgiven (converted to grants) if all employees are kept on the payroll for … [Read more...] about Using Payroll Protection Program Money
COVID-19
Sleep Center Prepared to Be a Surge ICU During the COVID-19 Crisis if Needed
The lists have been made. The rooms are ready. We pray they will not be needed. The news is filled with concern over the shortage of ventilators, ICU beds, and hospital capacity. As the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 continued rising, we prepared to deal with this in our area by ensuring our sleep center to be a surge ICU if needed. … [Read more...] about Sleep Center Prepared to Be a Surge ICU During the COVID-19 Crisis if Needed
Could Rural Medicine’s Approach to COVID-19 Solve Long-Standing Disparities in American Healthcare?
Rural areas face numerous challenges that are being amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In rural America, we have older populations, a larger percentage of minorities, higher rates of comorbidities, more economic disadvantages, and fewer and less sophisticated medical facilities. West Alabama, where I practice, and East Mississippi are at the center of the stroke belt and … [Read more...] about Could Rural Medicine’s Approach to COVID-19 Solve Long-Standing Disparities in American Healthcare?
How Will the CARES Act Affect You?
The CARES Act was passed on March 27, 2020 to provide economic stimulus and relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, our typical monthly tax tips have changed remarkably, least of all that the 2020 filing deadline for individuals and deadline for paying first quarter 2020 estimated taxes have both moved to July 15, 2020. The rollout of other relief … [Read more...] about How Will the CARES Act Affect You?
Coping with COVID-19
Surge ICU Utilizing Sleep Centers & Remote Management of Home PAP Systems Background The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for sweeping transformation of healthcare delivery. The present crisis is exposing some of the many deficiencies in our system. The concern over the lack of available ventilators … [Read more...] about Coping with COVID-19