Non-COVID-19 deaths are on the rise, most likely linked to a decrease in deferred care.
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Malcolm Gladwell challenges healthcare to improve its weakest links
COVID-19 is a weak-link problem, according to Gladwell, a keynote speaker on the opening day of AHIP’s Institute and Expo Online 2020.
Senate HELP Committee weighs the future of telehealth
Of the 31 changes federal policymakers have enacted so far to ease access to virtual care, senators wondered: How many should be made permanent?
Physician and hospital spending sink to lowest point in more than 10 years
The cancellation of elective procedures and low patient volume are the main culprits, while analysts anticipate a modest rebound.
HHS says vaccine likely by January as it supports speedier development and distribution
The projection is based on the current efforts of HHS’ Operation Warp Speed, which is pushing for 300 million doses by next flu season.
HHS rollback of protections for transgender people could make it harder to provide care
Providers say patient reluctance to disclose their identities could present problems on both an individual and population-wide level.
Supreme Court upholds antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ
The decision is separate from an HHS OCR final rule that ends nondiscrimination practices based on gender identity.
New contact center model helped Dana-Farber improve the patient experience
Staff, not vendors, answers calls and has available the patient’s EHR information.
Healthcare personal protective equipment market poised for significant growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand, and North America is projected to continue its global market dominance.
HHS Office of Civil Rights removes discrimination around gender identify
In 2016, the Obama administration redefined sex discrimination to include termination of pregnancy and gender identity.
