HHS and the DOJ partnered on the operation, with the confiscated items going to hard-hit providers in New York and New Jersey. 

Those include portable x-ray systems, CT scanners and ultrasound systems, “which all play a role in the COVID-19 care pathway," the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance said.  

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., said his ‘‘Facilitating Innovation to Fight Coronavirus Act’’ would help to limit malpractice claims made against doctors and nurses treating COVID-19 patients. 

Following its passage, the stimulus bill revises eligibility criteria for Small Business Administration loan programs while also offering new allowable uses, officials said. 

Any interested party can now see state-by-state forecasts for peak hospitalization vs. capacity due to COVID-19 over the coming four months.

New York is taking dramatic steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, including granting radiologists and other providers immunity from civil liability claims for injury or death during the response.

Several radiology-related societies are worried their members are in danger in their daily work, and are asking the White House for help. 

HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has granted $100 million to help healthcare systems prepare for a surge of COVID- patients.