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CMS announces chronic kidney disease care model for Medicare beneficiaries
The model encourages increased use of home dialysis and kidney transplants to help improve the quality of life.
Hospitals’ financial recovery will be tied to the health of the economy, before and after COVID-19
While healthcare has historically been resilient during economic downturns, the nature of this cycle introduces new challenges.
CMS issues roadmap for states to accelerate adoption of value-based care
The agency said the roadmap stresses the importance of multi-payer alignment in value-based care to drive care transformation.
Nearly 60% of healthcare organizations lack well-developed methods to evaluate training
Nearly half, 47%, said their healthcare organizations needed to align all healthcare professionals.
Telehealth is expected to drive $29 billion in healthcare services in 2020
Patients are largely on board with this paradigm shift, significantly increasing their engagement with the remote care platform.
Nonprofit hospitals’ liquidity supports the ability to repay CARES Act loans, says Fitch
With price transparency an inevitability, hospitals need to start working toward compliance
Meeting the objectives of the final rule will be necessary to ensure compliance by January 1.
Artificial intelligence helps cut down on MRI no-shows
A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.
Trump signs executive order on drug pricing, prompting pushback from stakeholders
"Most favored nation" approach would break from GOP free-market orthodoxy by tying Medicare payments to what other nations pay.
COVID-19 deaths among Black essential workers linked to racial disparities
Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare support to social work.
