The experiment showed that improper removal of PPE can help facilitate the coronavirus’ spread.
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Financial incentives boost doctor training in opioid treatment medication
The results aim to act as a "playbook" of sorts for leaders and administrators who are looking for better ways to keep their group properly trained.
Congress must tackle patient matching amid COVID-19, says Pew Charitable Trusts
Persistent flaws in the ability to accurately ID and match patient records are hindering two must-haves on the road to reopening: contact tracing and, eventually, vaccine administration.
Predictive analytics needs a bedside, rather than scientific, manner
A continuous cardiorespiratory monitor uses a much larger data set for an analysis of risk for a subacute, potentially catastrophic, illness.
Insurers’ credit profiles can withstand coronavirus costs, Moody’s says
U.S. health insurers will remain profitable under the most likely scenarios, despite the highly uncertain severity and duration from COVID-19.
Healthcare professionals mental health suffering even more than that of general public due to COVID-19
The general public experienced a similar arc, though it hasn’t sunk as low as that of their healthcare counterparts since the pandemic took root.
Humana is waiving costs for all primary care and behavioral health visits for MA members
Cost sharing is being waived for in-network primary care, behavioral health and telehealth visits.
Drug shortage management strategies are needed during COVID-19 pandemic
Leveraging regulatory allowances and establishing sound analytic capabilities can help ensure patients continue treatment with necessary drugs.
Kaufman Hall acquires Change’s Connected Analytics business
Hospitals revenues fell 13% in March due to COVID-19, according to the company’s flash report.
What hospitals and health systems can do to recover financially from COVID-19
Setting targets, focusing communication and getting buy-in from the entire organization will be necessary to succeed.
