In June and July, the U.S. health system spent $2.3 billion on unvaccinated individuals who were hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Uninsurance rates remain fixed during pandemic thanks to public safety nets
Coverage options under the Affordable Care Act helped keep the national uninsurance rate stable despite job losses, according to the Urban Institute.
Janet Woodcock reportedly out of the race for permanent FDA commissioner
Biden has until November 15, when Woodcock’s term as acting commissioner expires, to nominate a permanent head.
Carbon Health acquires two major clinic chains to further primary care expansion
The acquisitions are calculated to make Carbon one of the largest national healthcare providers, with an emphasis on access.
U.S. hospital patient volumes move back toward 2019 levels, McKinsey survey finds
ED and inpatient volumes have returned to 2019 levels, though respondents said they expect it to be roughly 5-6% higher in 2022.
Mass General Brigham names Robert Higgins president of Brigham and Women’s Hospitals
Mass General Brigham President and CEO Dr. Anne Klibanski has announced that Dr. Robert S.D. Higgins has been named president of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and executive vice president at Mass General Brigham, effective December 2021.
FDA grants full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Based on results from the clinical trial, the vaccine was 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 disease.
Geisinger rolls out zero-interest payment plans for out-of-pocket medical expenses
The solution’s apparent benefits are that it’s customizable and helps patients more easily afford out-of-pocket medical expenses.
How to create the hospital of the future based on lessons of the past
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling talks about the hospital of the future during HIMSS21 Digital.
HCA Healthcare sells PatientKeeper to venture firm General Catalyst
The for-profit healthcare system is investing in and forming digital collaboration with the new owner.
