COVID-19 Resources

As you look to define your new norm and to help you cut down on lost time, we’ve tracked down some useful resources to reference and consider as you adapt your operations moving forward.

Adapting Communications to a New Normal

You must keep yourself, your staff, and your patients healthy by applying rigorous social distancing measures in your practice. Luckily, we live in a day where technology allows us to stay connected while still keeping a distance. Practices are doing this using these  approaches:

• Pre-screening Using Chat and Digital Communications
• Setting up Remote Patient Waiting Rooms 
• Applying Telemedicine Best Practices 
• Revising your Communications Strategy
• Adapting New Technology to Operate

Staying Up to Date on COVID-19

Trustworthy COVID-19 resources keep you informed so you know how to act. Here are some useful resources. Consider bookmarking the ones you need the most.

General information about COVID-19

• Center for Disease Control  
• World Health Organization
• Healtdata.org 

Social Feeds With Relevant Info

• Local Governors Twitter 

• Your States Congressmen
• US FDA Feed

Keeping Your Practice Afloat

Depending on the type of practice you’re running, you may need a hand while you weather the storm.  Here are some resources that can keep you afloat.

Financial Resources

• SBA Guidance and Resources Page - General Guidance and Content
• SBA Funding Programs - Programs Overview Page

• Payment Protection Program
• Economic Injury Disaster Program
• SBA Express Bridge Loan
• SBA Debt Relief

• Lender Match Finder - Interactive map populating local lender options
• Goldman Sachs $300 Million in Loans - GS Loans Explained

Informational Resources

• Putting the CARES Act to Work - Stimulus Package Breakdown
• Forgivable Loan to Keep Your Business Afloat - Payroll Protection Program Explained
• 15 Steps To Keep Your Business Afloat - General Business Advice
• US Chamber Small Business Survival Guide -  Resource Rick Library

P.S.

We at Swell recognized an opportunity to help practices keep in contact with patients. When it comes to setting up remote waiting rooms, pre-screening, or just keeping patients informed, practices need some help. That’s why we’re giving away our communications package completely free for 60 days to any practice. We feel this is our chance to give back and ease some of the challenges afflicting healthcare practices. If we can help you in any way, please visit www.swellcx.com/freechat or email us directly with questions at freechat@swellcx.com 

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