The plans include details on reaching vulnerable populations including minorities, immunocompromised individuals and older adults.
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Henry Ford Health System’s use of CarePort during COVID-19 improves care decisions
Through the platform, hospitals can communicate with post-acute care facilities about test results and bed availability to inform care transitions.
Insurers are under fire for making large profits
Energy and Commerce Committee is calling for a reporting as AHIP says next half of the year could bring higher costs as amount of care increases.
Healthcare still adding jobs, but at a lower rate than in June, BLS data shows
Overall employment in the industry is still down significantly in 2020, driven by cancelled elective surgeries and wary patients.
Pharmaceutical companies are improving how they engage with healthcare providers
Pharma companies are also offering solutions to practices so they can more easily afford and keep stock of therapies.
Trump to sign executive order requiring insurers to cover preexisting conditions
Health plans in the Affordable Care Act market are already required to cover preexisting conditions.
To achieve healthcare equity, telehealth must be expanded to rural and underserved communities
Reform efforts must be coupled with significant and targeted investment to bridge the digital divide, says Dr. Jason Tibbels of Teladoc.
Health systems need to be flexible to recoup lost finances, experts say
The strategy that more than 70% of hospitals and health systems are turning to is embracing telehealth and other digital approaches.
Telehealth seems here to stay – so how can it be improved?
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
JAMA study warns telemedicine not suitable for 38% of patients over 65
Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.
