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Carbon Health acquires two major clinic chains to further primary care expansion
The acquisitions are calculated to make Carbon one of the largest national healthcare providers, with an emphasis on access.
U.S. hospital patient volumes move back toward 2019 levels, McKinsey survey finds
ED and inpatient volumes have returned to 2019 levels, though respondents said they expect it to be roughly 5-6% higher in 2022.
Mass General Brigham names Robert Higgins president of Brigham and Women’s Hospitals
Mass General Brigham President and CEO Dr. Anne Klibanski has announced that Dr. Robert S.D. Higgins has been named president of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and executive vice president at Mass General Brigham, effective December 2021.
FDA grants full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Based on results from the clinical trial, the vaccine was 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 disease.
Geisinger rolls out zero-interest payment plans for out-of-pocket medical expenses
The solution’s apparent benefits are that it’s customizable and helps patients more easily afford out-of-pocket medical expenses.
UnitedHealthcare is paying $15.6 million to settle mental health overcharge accusations
UnitedHealthcare and United Behavioral Health will pay $15.6 million over federal and state investigations into alleged reduced mental health reimbursement rates that resulted in overcharges, according to the Department of Labor.
Aetna, CVS Health enter into virtual primary care space
Members will be able to access a panel of board-certified physicians and coordinated care from a consistent team of specialists.
Integrating clinical, claims data key in one Delaware organization’s response to COVID-19
An underutilized and underfunded service found new life, and new importance in the community, when the pandemic took root.
Telehealth enabled NASA to care for astronauts in orbit, but agency is eyeing the moon and beyond
The ailments, approaches and technology are different, but telehealth is alive and well aboard the International Space Station.
Empathy, compassion more important in healthcare in new phase of the pandemic
Empathy and compassion have always been important elements in providing quality care, and this has been highlighted during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many patients have been treated in isolation, cut off from family and loved ones.
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