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Rising stress and depression in the U.S. is linked to pandemic-related losses, media consumption
Too much media exposure can be overwhelming and lead to more stress, worry and perceived risks, authors say.
HHS to allow for the importation of certain drugs from Canada and other countries
The FDA will oversee the importation of prescription medications from Canada that are labeled for use in the U.S.
Behavioral health providers embracing telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic
In addition to the patient care benefits, integration of virtual technology in mental healthcare can boost cost savings and efficiency.
Bundled payment model reduces health disparities for Black patients
Readmission risk decreased about 3% for Black patients, and stayed roughly the same for Hispanic and white patients.
CMS expanding ambulance program integrity payment model nationally
Non-emergent ambulance transports are in the top 20 Part B services with improper payments, CMS said.
EDs should tailor clinical decision support to avoid antibiotic overprescribing, data suggests
Systems are rarely tailored to the context of the ED environment and end-user needs, findings showed.
Medicare reimbursement rates for orthopedic trauma have fallen sharply
Change will be necessary to ensure the financial health and success of physicians and hospitals caring for orthopedic trauma patients.
Montefiore employee terminated after data breach affected up to 4,000 patient records
Addresses, dates of birth and social security numbers were potentially compromised over a period of more than two years.
Minorities suffer most from COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living communities
The findings point to fundamental inequalities in nursing homes resulting from segregated facilities.
Public sentiment on healthcare deteriorating during COVID-19 pandemic
Overall, 60% rated the U.S. healthcare system as "poor" or "fair," compared to the 11% that rated it as "excellent."
