The awards ranged from roughly $100,000 to up to a million dollars to fund programs to acquire network improvements and connected devices.
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Four in 10 nonprofit hospitals are putting their tax-exempt status at risk, JAMA study finds
This is just the latest report to suggest many nonprofits skimp on their community contribution requirements.
Blue Cross NC’s Blue Premier program saved $197 million in 2020
The impact of Blue Premier appeared to grow last year as providers made gains in quality and cost measures.
Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs saved $4.1 billion in 2020
ACOs also hit an average quality score of 97.8%, and 60 ACOs earned a perfect score of 100.
Telehealth implementation guide seeks to smooth adoption, improve sustainability
Roadblocks remain, with few detailed road maps for those looking to develop a sustainable telehealth strategy.
Existing technologies paved the way for mass vaccination efforts
For Arizona’s HonorHealth, distributing the COVID-19 vaccine was more about using what already existed.
Existing technologies paved the way for mass vaccination efforts
Vaccine enthusiasm may have waned in recent months, with vaccine hesitancy prevalent among those who are reluctant to get their COVID-19 shots.
AHA launches video campaign encouraging unvaccinated providers to get vaccinated
Despite having more than half of the population fully vaccinated, CDC data shows that COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise.
Do-not-resuscitate orders linked to increased death rates, study finds
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, meant to reduce needless suffering, often lead to increased death rates, worse medical care and negative health outcomes, according to a study by e7Health.
Cigna expands ACA marketplace plans to more states
Major health insurer Cigna said this week it will expand its presence on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges, pushing into markets in three new states for the 2022 plan year.
