Payer+Provider's Health System Review
August 18, 2020
Fauci said early results in clinical trials have been promising, while contact-tracing efforts in the U.S. are improving.
From October 1, 2019 to April 4, the flu killed from 24,000 to 62,000 Americans and caused at least 410,000 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
The drugs were wasted because of the purchase of single-dose vials of medication, study says.
Staffing ratios varied from three to 10 patients for each nurse on general adult medical and surgical units.
The guidance requires providers to document a positive COVID-19 test result in the medical record.
August 17, 2020
The fines are receiving criticism from both nursing homes and advocacy groups such as LeadingAge, which says the industry is already facing unprecedented financial strain.
Prime was chosen for its financial commitment and a history of turning around financially distressed hospitals.
The joint statement includes recommendations on community partnerships, PPE and distancing protocols and prioritizing procedures.
August 14, 2020
Eligible hospitals will receive 2.5% of their net revenue from patient care starting next week.
Drug candidate pipelines represent a first step toward the discovery of new drugs to treat the virus.