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COVID-19 telehealth waivers won’t last forever, but permanent regulatory changes are afoot

Reimbursement levels will go back to pre-coronavirus levels when the pandemic ends, but Congress may be pressured to make lasting change.

How population health gaps can be filled using analytics

Potential benefits to robust analytics and real-time reporting capabilities include more reimbursement dollars and better patient care.

Hardin Memorial Health improved communications in its ED, and patient satisfaction is soaring

In addition to an expanded ED, the hospital knew it had to improve interstaff communications to bolster patient care.

FCC grants GE Healthcare waiver to expedite medical equipment from new suppliers during COVID-19 pandemic

The action is meant to enable GE to overcome supply chain disruptions as it addresses the surge in demand for critical equipment.

Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic

Some stroke patients may fear contracting the coronavirus, while others who are isolated may not be discovered quickly enough.

New triple antiviral drug combination shows early promise for treating COVID-19 in phase 2 randomized trial

The treatment may reduce the risk to healthcare workers because it reduces the duration and quantity of viral shedding.

Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 offers a more rapid alternative to a vaccine

One promising candidate is remdesivir, a drug originally developed for Ebola, which the FDA has approved for emergency use during the pandemic.

New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic

The test could detect COVID-19 infections in about six out of 10 people, and was nearly perfect in determining when an infection wasn’t present.

How EHR-integrated referral management practices can lower specialty care costs

By incorporating referrals into a physicians’ EHR and creating a focused group of specialists, the shift to value is made that much easier.

How one hospital is using remote technology to foster relationships with COVID-19 patients during the pandemic

Patient and staff morale has improved following implementation of a personalized, virtual rounding program intended to foster connectedness.