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Healthcare workers experiencing burnout, stress due to COVID-19 pandemic

Stress, anxiety, frustration, burnout and feelings of being overwhelmed were the most common feelings reported by those on the front lines.

Supreme Court to consider Medicaid work requirements

Work requirements have been struck down in lower courts and the incoming Biden administration may nix them altogether.

Sanford Health calls off merger with Intermountain Healthcare

The decision was reportedly due to a change in leadership at Sanford Health, due to its former CEO leaving after refusing to wear a face mask.

Cuts in Medicare payments jeopardize patient access to neurointerventional care

Practitioners warn the measure will jeopardize access to lifesaving care for individuals experiencing strokes and aneurysms.

About 523,000 people select healthcare plans in the fourth week of open enrollment

That brings the total number of enrollees to 2.9 million, a slight jump over last year but with more days to sign up over 2019.

Telehealth has kept many providers afloat during COVID-19, but there are challenges and limitations

While many have survived in part by offering remote services, more is needed to keep patients engaged and comfortable with virtual care.

CMS announces new Geographic Direct Contracting model to advance regional value-based care

The model is part of CMMI’s suite of direct contracting models and offers incentives to improve care across geographic regions.

COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of frontline healthcare workers

Healthcare workers are becoming frustrated, anxious, overwhelmed, burned out and worried about exposing their loved ones to the disease.

Investment in primary care spending should be increased to meet demand

One factor contributing to the decline in primary care investment may be a demand-driven decline due to rising deductibles and cost sharing.

Two-thirds of U.S consumers are likely to switch healthcare providers if COVID-19 is poorly managed

The findings speak to the importance of patient experience and for providers to offer more digital approaches.