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20-153 Novel Coronavirus Resources and Clinical Guidance
Health Net·CA·Medical Policy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has issued guidance for healthcare providers on testing, reporting, and treating 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases. Providers must immediately notify infection control and local/state health departments for patients under investigation, with specific reporting requirements for Los Angeles County area providers.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers must establish protocols to identify patients under investigation for 2019-nCoV based on CDC clinical criteria. Obtain detailed travel history for patients with fever and acute respiratory illness. Los Angeles County providers must report suspected cases to LAC DPH Acute Communicable Disease Control at (213) 240-7941 during business hours or (213) 974-1234 after hours before submitting specimens for testing. Subscribe to LAHAN alerts and monitor CDC resources for updated guidance.