Coronavirus (COVID-19) Member Resources

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is closely following the development of the COVID-19 pandemic and is here to support you during these challenging times. We have collected resources from around the globe to provide valuable guidance in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. We will continue to monitor the situation and will be regularly updating this page with more resources as they become available. Read the full ASPS Statement on COVID-19 >>

Paycheck Protection Program Update

The Small Business Administration has indicated that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been exhausted.

PPP had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since its inception in April of last year. It's not yet known if lawmakers will approve another round of funding for the program, which has run out of cash and refunded by Congress twice before.

Loan applications that have been approved would continue to be funded, although the funds available are less than $6 billion.

IMPORTANT: COVID-19 vaccine may cause adverse effects in those with dermal fillers

ASPS published guidance concerning adverse events in patients with dermal fillers receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

STATEMENT: Considerations for the resumption of elective surgery and visits

Please visit our Considerations for the Resumption of Elective Surgery and Visits statement for more information.

AVAILABLE: PPE Gowns and Masks on ASPS Shop

Please visit our PPE Supply Chain statement for more information. Shop ASPS >>

Practice/Staffing Resources

Resources to continue serving patients while practicing social distancing and unemployment benefits information.

ASPS Tips for Getting Back to Practice Maintaining Your Private Practice During the COVID-19 Crisis Infographic ASPS Telemedicine Payment Information Using Telemedicine in Plastic Surgery AMA Quick Guide to Telemedicine Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQ Telehealth Coding Scenarios Health & Human Services Telemedicine Hack USAGov: Unemployment Help Unemployment Benefits Finder Out of Work? Consider These Five Resources Conducting Layoffs and Furloughs Resulting From COVID-19 Business Impact CMSS Statement on Personal Protective Equipment

ASPS Webinars

Webinars focused on telemedicine and managing your practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Succeed at Telehealth during the COVID-19 Pandemic What the COVID-19 Stimulus Package Means for Plastic Surgeons: Beginning Your Plan for Recovery Leading Your Practice Through Crisis Employment Laws Affecting Staffing Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Preparing your Practice for a Post-COVID-19 World When the Mountain is Too Large to Climb – Options to Transition Out of Independent Practice What Will the Aesthetic Industry Look Like After COVID-19? What You Must Know to Restart Your Practice Getting Back to Practice: Risks, Tips & Insights Congress & COVID-19: Where We Are, Where We May Be Going

Financial Relief & Advocacy

Resources for COVID-19 emergency financial relief, along with ASPS efforts to support plastic surgeons.

IMPORTANT: Recoupments for AAP Loans Have Started IMPORTANT: Provider Relief Funding Information Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness ASPS Advocacy Efforts to Support Plastic Surgeons During COVID-19 Pandemic CARES Act: FAQ & What This Means for Your Practice Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance CMS General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements

Medical Agencies/Organizations

Insights from medical authorities with details you and your patients need to know to limit the spread of coronavirus.

American Medical Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American College of Physicians (DynaMed) Infectious Diseases Society of America Johns Hopkins University National Institutes of Health US Food and Drug Administration World Health Organization

Elective Surgeries

Guidance for plastic surgeons regarding elective procedures in the COVID-19 medical crisis.

ASPS Statement on Considerations for the Resumption of Elective Surgery and Visits ASPS Statement on Breast Reconstruction in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic ASPS Guidance Regarding Elective and Non-Essential Patient Care CMS Adult Elective Surgery and Procedures Recommendations CMS Recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries Department of Defense: Military Treatment Facilities – Elective Surgery Recommendations ALERT: Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine May Cause Swelling, Inflammation in Those With Facial Fillers

Discussion Board: COVID-19 Topics Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Map Critical Care for the Non-ICU Clinician ASPS/PSF Living History

Scientific Literature

American Medical Association Updates

The American Medical Association (AMA) is devoting each Monday of the AMA COVID-19 Update to a look at the key facts and trends of the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will continue to explore the impact of COVID-19 on patients, physicians and the medical community, featuring AMA leadership and subject matter experts, along with leading experts across the country.

AMA YouTube Channel

Stress and Mental Health Resources for Medical Professionals

Headspace is offering all US healthcare professionals who work in public health settings free access to Headspace Plus through 2020. The coronavirus is an unprecedented global challenge, and healthcare professionals are particularly overburdened. Headspace wants to support you as best they can.

Headspace Details ASPS Wellness Resources

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