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Ultraviolet light exposes contagion spread from improper PPE use from treating COVID-19 patients

The experiment showed that improper removal of PPE can help facilitate the coronavirus’ spread.

Financial incentives boost doctor training in opioid treatment medication

The results aim to act as a "playbook" of sorts for leaders and administrators who are looking for better ways to keep their group properly trained.

Healthcare professionals mental health suffering even more than that of general public due to COVID-19

The general public experienced a similar arc, though it hasn’t sunk as low as that of their healthcare counterparts since the pandemic took root.

Drug shortage management strategies are needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Leveraging regulatory allowances and establishing sound analytic capabilities can help ensure patients continue treatment with necessary drugs.

What hospitals and health systems can do to recover financially from COVID-19

Setting targets, focusing communication and getting buy-in from the entire organization will be necessary to succeed.

How improving patient experience through net promoter scores can improve outcomes and boost revenue

There’s a crucial difference between patient satisfaction and patient loyalty, and understanding it can yield better retention.

CMS issues second round of sweeping changes to support healthcare system during COVID-19 pandemic

The agency’s goal is to ensure states and localities have the flexibility they need to ramp up diagnostic testing and access to medical care.

Primary care physician practices adapting to financial realities of COVID-19

With a precipitous drop in volumes, some organizations are going back to basics from a revenue cycle standpoint.

St. Louis surgeons create new process for disinfecting and reusing N95 masks

The process kills germs from N95 masks while ensuring that the only person who touches the mask is the original mask wearer.

One in seven Americans would avoid care for suspected COVID-19 fearing cost of treatment

Even when asked to suspect themselves infected, 9% would still avoid treatment, suggesting gaps in coverage or poor finances.