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HHS is releasing additional $10B to hospitals in COVID-19 hot spots
These funds are from the $175 billion relief package from Congress
HHS to provide COVID-19 tests to every nursing home in the U.S. starting with hotspot facilities
They will be sent enough tests to screen each resident and staff member weekly, as well as visitors if appropriate for the facility.
Health system leaders attribute telehealth, communication and planning to financial recovery
Executives spoke about navigating through the pandemic during the Healthcare Financial Management Association Digital Annual Conference.
HHS adopts substance use disorder regulatory reforms for more coordinated care
The rule will help providers coordinate care, manage claims and ensure quality improvement, patient safety and proper training.
HHS releases May and June COVID-19 testing plans
The plans for July-December were also due to the CDC today, which will incorporate feedback on its previous testing plan.
Stakeholders urge CMS to finalize new CAR-T therapy payment rule
The rule would create a separate hospital payment category for CAR-T therapy, providing predictable payment rates for hospitals.
Hospitals see an increase in jobs for first time in two months, BLS reports
Hospitals gained about 6,700 jobs last month, following losses of 27,000 in May.
HHS sets up free COVID-19 testing in select cities in response to COVID-19 outbreaks
The department is partnering with eTrueNorth and the local communities to perform up to 5,000 tests per day in each city.
Telehealth claims increased significantly between April 2019 and 2020, report shows
MENTAL Health Challenge seeks digital platform to combat loneliness
The challenge aims to combat the loneliness that older adults, people with disabilities and veterans experience, especially during pandemic.
