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California passes nation’s first bill requiring hospitals to keep a 45-day supply of PPE
HHS partners with FCC, USDA on rural telehealth initiative
Telehealth plays an increasingly critical part in treating patients, improving health outcomes and lowering costs.
Home healthcare spending down almost a quarter under PDGM
Digital health adoption stalled prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but recent momentum signals change
While barriers remain, the forced use of digital health services during the health crisis leaves an opportunity for provider adoption.
Prior health insurance coverage disruptions linked to issues with healthcare access for cancer patients
About 260,000 currently insured cancer survivors ages 18-64 had coverage disruptions in 2018.
CMS’ requirement of a positive COVID-19 test for 20% bonus may be burdensome for hospitals
Failing to initially show a positive test result for a coronavirus patient could lead to appeals and administrative headaches.
CMS issues 2020 federally-facilitated exchange Navigator awards
Navigators are part of a wide array of options for consumers seeking assistance with enrolling in health coverage.
For Montefiore, ‘creative destruction’ as a COVID-19 response leads to accelerated innovation
Leaders leveraged the changing market economy to accelerate innovation centered around telehealth and artificial intelligence.
Hospital revenues and telehealth are among the top healthcare trends over the next year
Many U.S. hospitals have already seen revenues impacted due to delayed or re-prioritized nonemergency procedures.
National Nurses United seeks OSHA sanctions on HCA Healthcare
