Persistent flaws in the ability to accurately ID and match patient records are hindering two must-haves on the road to reopening: contact tracing and, eventually, vaccine administration.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Predictive analytics needs a bedside, rather than scientific, manner
A continuous cardiorespiratory monitor uses a much larger data set for an analysis of risk for a subacute, potentially catastrophic, illness.
Insurers’ credit profiles can withstand coronavirus costs, Moody’s says
U.S. health insurers will remain profitable under the most likely scenarios, despite the highly uncertain severity and duration from COVID-19.
Healthcare professionals mental health suffering even more than that of general public due to COVID-19
The general public experienced a similar arc, though it hasn’t sunk as low as that of their healthcare counterparts since the pandemic took root.
Humana is waiving costs for all primary care and behavioral health visits for MA members
Cost sharing is being waived for in-network primary care, behavioral health and telehealth visits.
Drug shortage management strategies are needed during COVID-19 pandemic
Leveraging regulatory allowances and establishing sound analytic capabilities can help ensure patients continue treatment with necessary drugs.
Kaufman Hall acquires Change’s Connected Analytics business
Hospitals revenues fell 13% in March due to COVID-19, according to the company’s flash report.
What hospitals and health systems can do to recover financially from COVID-19
Setting targets, focusing communication and getting buy-in from the entire organization will be necessary to succeed.
HHS begins distributing targeted funding to hot spots and rural hospitals
$12 billion is going to 395 hospitals that provided inpatient care for 100 or more COVID-19 patients.
More money is needed for hospitals to care for COVID-19 patients, AHA and ANA tell Congress
New funds should not be used to cover the cost of treating the uninsured, though Congress needs to address that, providers say.
