Category: Healthcare Finance News

CVS Health expands COVID-19 testing services, adds 1,000 rapid-result test sites

Rapid-result diagnostic tests are available at no cost to patients who meet CDC criteria.

Provider groups push back against Trump claims that doctors are inflating COVID-19 numbers

The president’s comments at a recent rally are false and contribute to the spread of misinformation, they say.

Preventive approaches to containing COVID-19 more effective than reactionary methods

Lessons learned from previous pandemics should have been implemented at the onset of the virus’ spread, report says.

Improving healthcare literacy could save billions, improve outcomes

If all U.S. counties had high health literacy levels, there would be $25.4 billion in Medicare savings annually.

President Obama looks back on Obamacare

Many of the political obstacles Obama faced prior to passage on Christmas Eve 2009 seem familiar today as the ACA faces final elimination.

Intermountain Healthcare to merge with Sanford Health in 2021

Despite a dip in M&A activity in 2020, analysts predict the pent-up activity from the pandemic will "very likely" cause a surge in deals in 2021.

COVID-19 pandemic driving increased focus on healthcare consumerism

The youngest generations, including Gen Z and millennial patients, are feeling the biggest impact.

Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center closes after more than 70 years

The hospital tried for months to secure more than $10 million in funding for critical frailty improvements, but ultimately fell short.

CMS delays start date of radiation oncology payment program after industry criticism

The decision comes after stakeholders said the model could result in even more financial challenges for practices still recovering from COVID-19.

Trump, Biden make final healthcare pitches to American people

President Trump and Vice President Biden at the final debate
Thursday’s final presidential debate contained many familiar lines and few …