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Combined vaccination and physical distancing are enough to prevent future COVID-19 surges
The hospital industry has been beset by coronavirus surges, stretching finances and resources thin.
U.S. hospitals and health systems face a long road to recovery
Operating margin was -0.6% in January, not including CARES Act funding, while total expenses continue to rise.
Universal coverage of long-term care for older Americans may stabilize provider revenues
As insurers end grace period for COVID-19 hospital costs, out-of-pocket costs may rise
Flu data from 2018, the closest analog, shows costs for patients could add up to hundreds or even thousands.
Humana launches Care Support pilot to help Medicare Advantage members manage chronic conditions
Clinician care teams identify and support a select group of MA members living with multiple chronic conditions.
AMA removes bust of founder from public display over racist past
Low-value healthcare drops only marginally despite effort to curb practices
The study suggests continued payment reforms and increasing computer-based decision-support tools.
Fourth quarter COVID-19 costs catch up to insurers
Insurers posted profits, but are wary of the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Q1 of this year.
Aetna to reenter the Affordable Care Act market
The ACA business has improved and Aetna will sell individual coverage in 2022, CEO says.
A new machine learning approach may find treatment options for COVID-19
The technology can locate drugs that activate certain genes common to those who suffer the worst coronavirus symptoms.
