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CMS adds 20% to inpatient Medicare payment for COVID-19 patients
The guidance requires providers to document a positive COVID-19 test result in the medical record.
HHS to distribute $1.4 billion to freestanding children’s hospitals
Eligible hospitals will receive 2.5% of their net revenue from patient care starting next week.
UnitedHealth study shows capitation model works to improve value-based care
UHG compared differences in preventive care and chronic condition metrics between capitated and fee-for-service payment.
HHS invests $6.5 million to expand COVID-19 testing capacity
By September, the U.S. will have the capacity to do 90 million tests a month, if needed, says Adm. Brett Giroir of HHS.
New telehealth technology uses the TV set
A team from the VA visited MedSign and talked about the company becoming a vendor of the U.S. government, CEO says.
CMS announces a new value-based payment model for rural healthcare providers
HHS releases COVID-19 state testing plans
The plans include details on reaching vulnerable populations including minorities, immunocompromised individuals and older adults.
Insurers are under fire for making large profits
Energy and Commerce Committee is calling for a reporting as AHIP says next half of the year could bring higher costs as amount of care increases.
Trump to sign executive order requiring insurers to cover preexisting conditions
Health plans in the Affordable Care Act market are already required to cover preexisting conditions.
To achieve healthcare equity, telehealth must be expanded to rural and underserved communities
Reform efforts must be coupled with significant and targeted investment to bridge the digital divide, says Dr. Jason Tibbels of Teladoc.
