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Anthem provides $2.5 billion in COVID-19 support for consumers, providers and communities
Anthem has pledged $2.5 billion to assist consumers, caregivers and …
COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved
David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, says vulnerable people are being left behind by the telehealth revolution – and it’s vital to address systemic racism, language barriers and social determinants of health.
False-negative COVID-19 tests highlight need for testing accuracy
Infected people who test false-negative and are asymptomatic may not be isolated and can consequently go on to infect others.
American Medical Association pledges action against racism, police brutality
The AMA said it opposes all forms of racism, denounces police brutality and will work to dismantle racist policies and practices in healthcare.
Emergency department visits are down 42% across U.S. due to COVID-19
Younger patients are driving this decline, as the biggest dip was seen among children younger than 14.
Hospitals continue to struggle with job losses as other areas of healthcare rebound in May
Hospitals lost 27,000 jobs in May, showing they have yet to recover financially.
Colorado HIEs have improved outcomes, costs for jails via speedy information access
The goal was to improve outcomes, reduce the recidivism rate and send inmates back into the communities with coherent care plans.
Blues plans dominate ACA market, but there may be new competition
Urban Institute analysis shows there may be an expansion of health insurance options in 2021, as national insurers are reportedly reentering market.
HHS stipulates additional data must be submitted with COVID-19 test results
The guidance standardizes reporting with the intent of providing public health officials access to real-time data as they coordinate their response.
