A new requirement for the nation’s 6,200 hospitals and critical access hospitals is to report their inventory of therapeutics to treat COVID-19.
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Telehealth has kept many providers afloat during COVID-19, but there are challenges and limitations
While many have survived in part by offering remote services, more is needed to keep patients engaged and comfortable with virtual care.
CMS announces new Geographic Direct Contracting model to advance regional value-based care
The model is part of CMMI’s suite of direct contracting models and offers incentives to improve care across geographic regions.
Operation Warp Speed is looking to start distributing COVID-19 vaccine by mid-month
There should be enough of the vaccine for every American who wants it, by spring, HHS Secretary Alex Azar says.
Cleveland Clinic’s use of algorithms for risk stratification results in better population health outcomes
Having the algorithms is the only way to deal with overwhelming amounts of data and a huge influx of COVID-19 patients, says Adam Myers.
COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of frontline healthcare workers
Healthcare workers are becoming frustrated, anxious, overwhelmed, burned out and worried about exposing their loved ones to the disease.
AHA asks HHS for more COVID-19 flexibilities for providers
One request is for commercial plans to cover all approved COVID-19 therapies without prior authorization and to reimburse hospitals for costs.
Investment in primary care spending should be increased to meet demand
One factor contributing to the decline in primary care investment may be a demand-driven decline due to rising deductibles and cost sharing.
Congressional action is needed for telehealth not to return to a rural benefit, Seema Verma says
Final rule expands Medicare telehealth services, increases pay for office visits but cuts emergency physician payment.
Providence St. Joseph prepares for its third wave of COVID-19 next week
Analytic tool CoronaVirus Epidemic Registry and Emergency Data platform can track admissions and positive test rates – and predict outbreaks.
