$12 billion is going to 395 hospitals that provided inpatient care for 100 or more COVID-19 patients.
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More money is needed for hospitals to care for COVID-19 patients, AHA and ANA tell Congress
New funds should not be used to cover the cost of treating the uninsured, though Congress needs to address that, providers say.
How improving patient experience through net promoter scores can improve outcomes and boost revenue
There’s a crucial difference between patient satisfaction and patient loyalty, and understanding it can yield better retention.
IBM launches blockchain network to bolster medical supply chain during COVID-19
Rapid Supplier Connect is designed to help health systems and government agencies identify and onboard alternative vendors when certain supplies and PPE are in shortage.
CMS removes COVID-19 inpatient treatment from ACO performance calculations
The interim rule is extending the mitigation of shared losses back to January 2020.
HHS awards $20 million to increase telehealth access
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy awarded $5 million to develop cross-state licensure for clinicians.
Interoperability rules give patients ‘agency’ says ONC head Don Rucker
The rules move the healthcare system from an environment built by providers and payers to one in which patients are in control, Rucker says.
CMS issues second round of sweeping changes to support healthcare system during COVID-19 pandemic
The agency’s goal is to ensure states and localities have the flexibility they need to ramp up diagnostic testing and access to medical care.
Primary care physician practices adapting to financial realities of COVID-19
With a precipitous drop in volumes, some organizations are going back to basics from a revenue cycle standpoint.
Alliance For Better Health gets smart thermometers to food pantries, homeless shelters
It’s important to control the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless, says Dr. Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, senior medical director of HealthEC.
