The group said these actions are being taken at a time when hospitals are in the midst of a crucial pandemic response.
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Telehealth effectively providing revenue stop-gap for U.S. hospitals, finds Fitch
Virtual care keeping revenue flowing in part by improving providers’ ability to bill for these services.
Revenues and volumes have fallen ‘off a cliff’ hospital executives tell American Hospital Association
Eight health systems in AHA case study are asking Congress for more relief funding.
Drug payment cuts to 340B hospitals spur debate on best path forward
Hospitals say revenue from the 340B program is essential, while others contend the original law is being abused.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris focuses on healthcare’s racial disparities
Harris says of current response to COVID-19: “Donald Trump’s failure of leadership has cost lives and livelihoods.”
Geisinger chooses VisitPay as its new digital financial platform
The partnership will give Geisinger’s 1.5 million customers and 13 hospitals a consolidated and personalized healthcare billing experience.
Telehealth visits have skyrocketed for older adults, but concerns remain
It’s becoming much more popular among the age group, but many still don’t see it as a substitute for in-person care.
Cleveland Clinic and Aetna form Accountable Care Organization
They are also launching a co-branded commercial insurance plan called The Aetna Whole Health – Cleveland Clinic plan.
AdventHealth laments $260 million in losses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Current numbers in Florida are higher than they were in April, adding to staffing and PPE-related expenses.
Technology that prioritizes patient dignity is essential, expert panel says
Dignity-preserving technology allows the patient to decide what information is shared and for how long.
