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CMS issues flexibility on medical loss ratio deadline and rebates due to COVID-19
The flexibility will permit insurers to prepay to enrollees a portion or all of the estimated MLR rebate for the 2019 MLR reporting year.
Florida Blue pledges $7 million in community COVID-19 relief
This donation more than triples Florida Blue’s initial contribution.
Nation must prepare for COVID-19 related drug shortages
The main issues are related to supply chain and the anticipated increase in ICU needs during the pandemic.
New behavioral health EHR program gets Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island funding
The grant will allow Newport Mental Health to analyze trends and integrate multiple sources of data to address needs, improve outcomes, reduce costs.
Behavioral health is an overlooked need for healthcare workers during COVID-19
Proper prevention, treatment and management can help to mitigate the trauma and stress of being on the front lines.
Athenahealth launches new EHR-embedded telehealth tool
The cloud IT company said it developed the athenaTelehealth technology in response to a 3,400% uptick in telehealth visits across its customer network from mid-February to April.
Projected payer spending for COVID-19 is lower, but report came out before a rise in cases
AHIP releases new data suggesting COVID-19 treatments could cost up to $546.6 billion – less than previous estimates.
Uber Health’s non-emergency medical transportation platform addresses the social determinants
Providers can schedule rides for patients, get real-time GPS tracking and message drivers.
COVID-19 is highlighting mental health disparities in healthcare
The pandemic has laid bare the need for better access, better reimbursement and the need for preventative care.
