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More than half unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization
Concerns about side effects were also a significant barrier that could dampen vaccination rates.
Telehealth’s evolution in 2020 will continue in the new year with more streamlined technologies
Better data, better devices and a better experience will push telehealth to the next stage of its development in 2021.
Telehealth growth attracts the eyes of investors as 2021 could see an influx of capital
The platform has demonstrated strong results in terms of patient satisfaction, drawing investors to the space.
HHS purchases 100 million additional doses of Moderna investigational COVID-19 vaccine
The additional doses ordered are projected to provide for continuous delivery through the end of June 2021.
Federal judge blocks attempt from the FTC to halt the Jefferson-Einstein merger
The FTC failed to make the case that the merger would harm competition, according to the district court.
New interoperability rules address prior authorization inefficiencies, CMS says
The rule would reduce the time providers wait to receive prior authorization from payers to a maximum of 72 hours.
More than 915,000 people select health plans in the fifth week of open enrollment
More consumers signed up for coverage in week five than during any previous week of 2020 open enrollment.
Reprocessing single-use medical devices boosts circular economy for hospitals
A circular medical device industry is established on resource conservation, efficiency and cycles of reuse and material recovery.
Northwell Health sends nurses to Henry Ford Health System as part of strategic alliance to fight COVID-19
The alliance is designed to enhance crisis preparedness through collaborative COVID-19 planning and the sharing of best practices.
COVID-19 transmission in nursing homes may be affected by nurses with multiple jobs
Most nurses with second jobs stay within the same occupation at another location, which increases the risk of transmission.
