Electronic prescription company Surescripts has released a new service that …
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OCR paves way for reasonable access to support for COVID-19 patients with disabilities
The resolution was spurred by a 73-year-old with aphasia who was denied access to support persons, prompting state action.
Report says Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 14 day system cuts diabetes management costs
The study found that flash continuous glucose monitoring system can cost about 60% less than traditional methods.
Healthcare CFOs look to technology and automation for COVID-19 recovery
Only 12% of CFOs expect they will need to cut or defer spending on their financial systems’ digital transformation.
OptumRx report highlights three drugs that have potential to improve outcomes, reduce costs
Drug Pipeline Insights Report identifies an industry trend in antibody-drug conjugate drugs, which are an extension of precision medicine.
Anthem provides $2.5 billion in COVID-19 support for consumers, providers and communities
Anthem has pledged $2.5 billion to assist consumers, caregivers and …
COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved
David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, says vulnerable people are being left behind by the telehealth revolution – and it’s vital to address systemic racism, language barriers and social determinants of health.
False-negative COVID-19 tests highlight need for testing accuracy
Infected people who test false-negative and are asymptomatic may not be isolated and can consequently go on to infect others.
American Medical Association pledges action against racism, police brutality
The AMA said it opposes all forms of racism, denounces police brutality and will work to dismantle racist policies and practices in healthcare.
Emergency department visits are down 42% across U.S. due to COVID-19
Younger patients are driving this decline, as the biggest dip was seen among children younger than 14.
