Every month this year telehealth usage increased, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that the numbers skyrocketed.
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COVID-19 showing significant mental health impact, national survey shows
There has been a broad range of specific emotional effects related to the pandemic, and certain stressors affected a large majority of the population.
Primary care doctors say they’re not ready for the next COVID-19 surge
Primary care practices are feeling the pressure on multiple fronts, from a lack of PPE to ever-thinning margins and fewer patients.
Harvard Pilgrim is providing $30 million in premium credits to all its fully-insured employer groups
The insurer will provide an additional $6 million in financial support to independent primary care physicians and community health centers.
MENTAL Health Challenge seeks digital platform to combat loneliness
The challenge aims to combat the loneliness that older adults, people with disabilities and veterans experience, especially during pandemic.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are down, but not as much as anticipated
There was only a slight year-over-year dip in transactions recorded during the second quarter, suggesting a continued strategic rationale.
Blue Shield California’s Health Reimagined ties provider pay to quality and patient satisfaction
A real-time claims initiative is available statewide to help generate better cash flow for providers facing economic hardship during COVID-19.
Telehealth is an important tool for rural hospitals in treating COVID-19, research shows
Despite the benefits, barriers remain in place, preventing the widespread, long-term use of the service.
Ten indicted in $1.4B multi-state hospital testing fraud scheme
The defendants allegedly used their management companies to take over rural hospitals in financial trouble and then used them to bill for testing.
National stockpiling standards are needed to address product shortages, Premier says
A national strategy is needed to avoid redirecting supplies away from front-line caregivers, the survey concluded.
