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Most consumers have changed healthcare usage since COVID-19 pandemic, survey shows

From delaying care to avoiding urgent care and walk-in clinics, consumer behavior is changing as the pandemic continues.

Primary care physicians pushed to breaking point as more than half report no payments

As many as 13% predict closure within the next month, and 20% have already had temporary closures, the survey found.

COVID-19 pandemic driving steep volume and revenue declines as margins suffer

While volume and revenues plummeted to historic levels, expenses remained nearly flat, putting pressure on hospitals as the coronavirus spreads.

Healthcare workers treating COVID-19 show more negative mental health effects

Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychological toll of being on the front line may lead to an uptick in mental health disorders.

Implementing lowest use of measure concepts to supply chain can help offset COVID-19 costs

Avoiding bulk ordering in favor of smaller and more frequent shipments can save hundreds of thousands of dollars.

With more children showing severe COVID-19 symptoms, pediatricians outline critical steps

Reports of severe illness among children are mounting, requiring more urgent research into susceptibility and possible treatments.

Antibody neutralizes SARS and COVID-19 coronaviruses

While it hasn’t yet been tested in humans, its ability to target multiple coronaviruses shows early promise.

COVID-19 is spurring consumers to adjust spending, PwC finds

Many have but back on healthcare visits or are planning to do so, and a substantial number are considering curbing medication spending.

Further evidence does not support hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19

Hydroxychloroquine can reduce inflammation, pain and swelling, but mild to moderate COVID patients showed more adverse events when treated with it.

The financial hit to nonprofit hospitals hinges on federal aid and restarting elective surgeries

The stimulus and emergency response funding will blunt some of the losses, but hospitals won’t be fully compensated, Moody’s found.