Category: Healthcare Finance News

AHIP addresses infrastructure and cost issues associated with a COVID-19 vaccine

Insurers can use their member data to help identify which people meet the criteria to be eligible for the vaccine, AHIP says.

Maryland health system, Delaware hospital combine to form TidalHealth

The new name and branding strategy are meant to evoke the regular rising and falling of the tides, suggesting dependability.

Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic

This has bottom-line impacts for hospitals, especially as they look to recover financially from the worst of the pandemic.

Half of Medicare patients do not receive recommended healthcare after hospitalization

Only 54% of Medicare patients referred to home healthcare services following a hospitalization received home healthcare visits.

CMS launches dashboard of 8 healthcare compare tools under Care Compare

Patients can find information about doctors, hospitals and nursing homes without searching through multiple tools.

HHS announces $2 billion provider relief fund nursing home incentive payment plans

The distribution is the latest update in the previously announced $5 billion in support to nursing homes wrestling with COVID-19.

Study: In-home healthcare expansion requires overcoming market and technical barriers

A George Mason University professor argues in a new report that hurdles to entrepreneurial exploration are slowing telehealth expansion.

COVID-19 is expected to impact operating margins for the long term, finds Fitch

Fitch found that operating margins and operating EBITDA increased in 2019 to 2.3% and 8.7%, respectively, up from 2.1% and 8.6% the year prior.

At UHealth, repurposing old technology is keeping patients and staff safe during COVID-19

Allowing families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones while maintaining distance has been a top safety priority for the system.

CMS rule stipulates hospitals will receive 2.7% pay boost for inpatient Medicare services

Total Medicare spending on acute care inpatient hospital services will increase by about $3.5 billion in FY 2021.