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Proper implementation of chatbots in healthcare requires diligence
Chatbots can either enhance the value of patient communications or cause confusion or even harm.
Doctors and hospitals are asking for $100 billion in next COVID-19 relief bill
Industry groups said the funds are necessary to ensure that hospitals can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic.
Pandemic threatening high-yield healthcare liquidity
A number of high-yield healthcare issuers have defaulted since the start of the crisis, and near-term credit risk remains elevated.
A decline in emergent hospitalizations was found at BIDMC during the early phase of COVID-19
In March there was a 35% decrease in weekly hospitalizations and 45% decrease in weekly hospitalizations not related to COVID-19.
Canceled elective procedures putting pressure on nation’s hospitals
Connecticut AG joins healthcare lawsuit against Trump administration alleging LGBTQ+ discrimination
The lawsuit alleges a Trump Administration rule makes it easier for providers and insurers to discriminate against protected groups.
Employers give insurers so-so grade in push to drive healthcare quality, value
Cigna received the highest marks for its efforts toward driving for value, while UnitedHealthcare ranked lowest.
U.S. government engaging Pfizer to produce millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses
Pfizer will deliver the doses in the U.S. if the product receives Emergency Use Authorization or licensure from the FDA.
AHA calls for more CARES Act funds, projects $323 billion in losses
Business leaders push for healthcare price transparency in the next COVID-19 stimulus
The signatories contend that by requiring hospitals to post real prices, patients will better be able to evaluate their options.
