A number of high-yield healthcare issuers have defaulted since the start of the crisis, and near-term credit risk remains elevated.
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CMS reports a slight increase in effectuated enrollment for early 2020
It found that the number of consumers who enrolled, paid and had coverage increased by about 1% from 10.6 million the same time last year.
A decline in emergent hospitalizations was found at BIDMC during the early phase of COVID-19
In March there was a 35% decrease in weekly hospitalizations and 45% decrease in weekly hospitalizations not related to COVID-19.
CMS announces $5B in funding, new testing requirements and training for nursing homes
The funds may be used to hire staff, start infection control programs, increase testing or provide technology to connect residents with families.
Canceled elective procedures putting pressure on nation’s hospitals
Even upticks in COVID-19 patients haven’t made up for the revenue losses, since reimbursement for those services is comparatively slim.
Anthem Foundation pledges $24 million to non-profit organizations
The donations will help address food insecurity, mental health and housing and economic recovery from the pandemic.
Connecticut AG joins healthcare lawsuit against Trump administration alleging LGBTQ+ discrimination
The lawsuit alleges a Trump Administration rule makes it easier for providers and insurers to discriminate against protected groups.
Watch FutureMed 2020 livestream: COVID-19 insights and guidance
Discover practical insights on responding to the COVID-19 emergency through the perspectives of world leaders, decision-makers and other thought leaders at FutureMed 2020. Watch the livestream on HIMSS TV Thursday, July 23, 2020, starting at 12 p.m. EST.
Mergers and acquisitions worth significantly less in Q2 compared to last year
Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence shows a decline in M&A value in Q2, which can be attributed to the pandemic.
Employers give insurers so-so grade in push to drive healthcare quality, value
Cigna received the highest marks for its efforts toward driving for value, while UnitedHealthcare ranked lowest.
