A Declaration of Principles includes psychological and emotional wellbeing, justice and physical safety, says UCLA Hospital System CEO Johnese Spisso.
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HHS launches venture capital partnership on technology to combat future pandemics
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has entered into its first ever venture capital partnership, a public-private agreement that’s ultimately meant to combat future pandemics and other types of health emergencies.
Baycare Health System sees transformational technology as the road to COVID-19 recovery
Telehealth, work-from-home arrangements and other swift changes have paved a path forward to renewed financial health.
Lifelong learning in a chaotic environment
Healthcare workers, especially those on the front lines, have been battling COVID-19, as well as burnout. Workforce shortages, which existed prior to the pandemic, are predicted to grow as clinicians either retire or declare, “Enough!” How can this be …
Moody’s warns of revenue risks as healthcare cyberattacks increase
The companies points to telehealth and virtual care as areas of vulnerability, and sees ransomware attacks as an ongoing threat.
HHS: Biden’s FY22 budget will invest in pandemic preparedness, expanding affordable care
Targets for investment include the Strategic National Stockpile, the CDC, and mental health and substance use disorders.
Payers’ digital transformation hindered by lack of vision, says Deloitte
About half of the leaders surveyed identified this lack of vision as an impediment to these ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Increasing telehealth utilization boosts member satisfaction with health plans
Significantly increased telehealth utilization and greater adoption of digital communication channels has helped U.S. health plans boost their popularity among members during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the new J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Commercial M…
Healthcare costs for a family of four decrease for the first time in history
For the first time in the 16-year history of the Milliman Medical Index, healthcare costs for a family of four have actually decreased, with the numbers dipping primarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual MMI report found.
The MMI, published…
Providing more low-value care doesn’t lead to higher patient experience ratings
There was no direct link between low-value care exposure and favorable patient ratings.
