The letter’s recommendations surround relief, recovery, rebuilding and addressing ongoing challenges in equity, workforce and behavioral health.
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More than half unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization
Concerns about side effects were also a significant barrier that could dampen vaccination rates.
Telehealth’s evolution in 2020 will continue in the new year with more streamlined technologies
Better data, better devices and a better experience will push telehealth to the next stage of its development in 2021.
Hospitals file lawsuit over drug companies’ refusal to give 340B discounts
A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.
Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS
In lieu of permanent policy change, industry groups urged legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2021.
Riverside Health System calls 2020 one of its most improved revenue cycle years to date
The system made no furloughs as a result of COVID-19, was able to give out bonuses and raises, and is on track to meet its financial baseline.
Telehealth growth attracts the eyes of investors as 2021 could see an influx of capital
The platform has demonstrated strong results in terms of patient satisfaction, drawing investors to the space.
HHS purchases 100 million additional doses of Moderna investigational COVID-19 vaccine
The additional doses ordered are projected to provide for continuous delivery through the end of June 2021.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolls out to front-line healthcare workers
A critical care nurse in New York City was the first person in the United States to receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this morning.
PhRMA and others file injunction to stop favored nation rule from taking effect on January 1, 2021
American Hospital Association is among the providers against the rule that would cut drug reimbursement.
