In March there was a 35% decrease in weekly hospitalizations and 45% decrease in weekly hospitalizations not related to COVID-19.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
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.
U.S. government engaging Pfizer to produce millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses
Pfizer will deliver the doses in the U.S. if the product receives Emergency Use Authorization or licensure from the FDA.
Frost and Sullivan provides industry analysis and post-pandemic predictions
The company conservatively projects a loss in revenue for 2020 spanning from a 1% to 45% decline compared to its original estimate for each sector.
