The plan will make telehealth a foundational modality of care, with the option for patients to follow up with in-person visits if necessary.
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541 ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program saved Medicare $1.2 billion in 2019
Organizations such as the National Association of ACOs urge reforms to increase ACO growth and savings.
Artificial intelligence helps cut down on MRI no-shows
A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.
AstraZeneca resumes Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial in the U.K.
Following an independent investigation in a trial participant’s ‘unexplained illness,’ the company got the go-ahead to resume testing.
Trump signs executive order on drug pricing, prompting pushback from stakeholders
"Most favored nation" approach would break from GOP free-market orthodoxy by tying Medicare payments to what other nations pay.
Former Beaumont trustee wants CEO, COO and CMO fired through AG intervention
Beaumont’s board is split on AdvocateAurora deal and has agreed to delay vote until members have further talks with physicians.
Beneficiaries’ lack of Medicare knowledge could lead to dissatisfaction in plans
Survey results indicate a need for people to become better-informed about their coverage, which is both a challenge and an opportunity for insurers.
COVID-19 deaths among Black essential workers linked to racial disparities
Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare support to social work.
More than 1,000 hospitals call on HHS to end drugmakers’ “ill-conceived” 340B practices
In recent weeks several major drugmakers have stopped providing 340B pricing for safety-net hospitals.
GOP coronavirus relief bill fails to pass in Senate
Nothing in bill for hospitals other than funds for coronavirus testing; nothing on horizon until after the election.
