Category: Healthcare Finance News

UPMC offers emergency medical training program in underserved communities

Inspired by the Freedom House ambulance project, it is designed to offer employment where the pandemic created or furthered economic disparities.

NHE: Healthcare spending was on the rise in 2019, though the increase was stable

Health spending increased at a slightly faster rate than gross domestic product but the report analyzed figures prior to the pandemic.

CDC is giving $227 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness and tracking

FDA has issued emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter COVID-19 test that does not require a prescription.

AHA asks Biden to extend public health emergency and ability to retain relief funds

The letter’s recommendations surround relief, recovery, rebuilding and addressing ongoing challenges in equity, workforce and behavioral health.
The letter’s recommendations surround relief, recovery, rebuilding and addressing ongoing challenges in equity, workforce and behavioral health.

More than half unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization

Concerns about side effects were also a significant barrier that could dampen vaccination rates.

Telehealth’s evolution in 2020 will continue in the new year with more streamlined technologies

Better data, better devices and a better experience will push telehealth to the next stage of its development in 2021.

Hospitals file lawsuit over drug companies’ refusal to give 340B discounts

A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.

Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

In lieu of permanent policy change, industry groups urged legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2021.

Riverside Health System calls 2020 one of its most improved revenue cycle years to date

The system made no furloughs as a result of COVID-19, was able to give out bonuses and raises, and is on track to meet its financial baseline.

Telehealth growth attracts the eyes of investors as 2021 could see an influx of capital

The platform has demonstrated strong results in terms of patient satisfaction, drawing investors to the space.