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NorthShore University HealthSystem’s digital strategy is being tested against second wave

The system’s digital transformation achieved Stage 7 designation from the HIMSS Analytics Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity.

Provider groups urge Trump to share COVID-19 information with Biden transition team

Many fear that a lack of cooperation between the two administrations could slow the rollout of vaccines and ultimately lead to more deaths.

CVS Pharmacy allows contactless payments with Venmo QR codes and PayPal

Contactless payment is now being used by nearly 80% of consumers worldwide for health and safety reasons.

AMA promotes benefit design to mitigate cost of high-deductible plans

Payers, employers, organized medicine and researchers can alter the mounting financial and clinical barriers patients face, the AMA says.

CMS is expected to release new rebate rule soon

Drug rebate rule is expected to end PBM rebate system.
Better Medicare Alliance said the rule threatens to raise seniors’ health costs amid a global pandemic. 

Providence reports $214M in operating losses due to COVID-19-related expenses

A positive side for Providence is its expanded virtual care offerings that are expected to reach 1.4 million video visits by the end of the year.

Premier joins 34 health systems in DeRoyal partnership for expanded domestic isolation gown production

Thirty-four member health systems are taking part including AdventHealth, Atrium Health and Baptist Health.

Moderna vaccine candidate shows 94.5% efficacy against COVID-19

Two vaccines and two therapeutics may be approved before the end of the year.

Northwell Health adds real-time bed visibility technology in preparation for COVID-19 surge

Early on in the pandemic, New York City was an epicenter for COVID-19 and had roughly 5% of the world’s confirmed cases.
Early on in the pandemic, New York City was an epicenter for COVID-19 and had roughly 5% of the world’s confirmed cases.

Efforts to better integrate family caregivers into healthcare teams can improve quality

Such caregivers can greatly improve quality for patients, yet there are hurdles to true integration with formal care teams.