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Combined vaccination and physical distancing are enough to prevent future COVID-19 surges
A combination of robust vaccination programs and strict physical distancing rules could avoid recurring peaks of COVID-19 without the need to rely on stay-at-home restrictions, according to a new study by epidemiologists and demographers from WorldPop …
As insurers end grace period for COVID-19 hospital costs, out-of-pocket costs may rise
Nearly 1.7 million times in the past year, Americans have checked into hospitals to get treated for severe cases of COVID-19. And for the most part, that care hasn’t cost them anything, the authors of a new study write, thanks to insurance companies an…
Universal coverage of long-term care for older Americans may stabilize provider revenues
The COVID-19 pandemic’s heavy toll on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety net for people in need of long-term services and support, an Oregon Health and Science University researcher and co-authors argue in a new repor…
Humana launches Care Support pilot to help Medicare Advantage members manage chronic conditions
Humana has launched a pilot called Humana Care Support, formerly known as the Enterprise Clinical Operating Model, for a select group of Medicare Advantage members.
Care Support is customized, integrated and coordinated care management services. The ca…
