Recent data breaches in digital health platforms have raised awareness for privacy protection and questions over who is responsible.
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HHS is distributing the experimental antiviral remdesivir to hospitals hardest hit by COVID-19
Gilead Sciences committed to supplying approximately 607,000 vials over the next six weeks to treat an estimated 78,000 hospitalized patients.
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 offers a more rapid alternative to a vaccine
One promising candidate is remdesivir, a drug originally developed for Ebola, which the FDA has approved for emergency use during the pandemic.
New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic
The test could detect COVID-19 infections in about six out of 10 people, and was nearly perfect in determining when an infection wasn’t present.
CMS promotes value-based insurance design in final payment notice for 2021
Insurers get a one week extension to finalize 2021 exchange plan applications, giving them time to analyze the effect of COVID-19 in setting premiums.
How EHR-integrated referral management practices can lower specialty care costs
By incorporating referrals into a physicians’ EHR and creating a focused group of specialists, the shift to value is made that much easier.
How one hospital is using remote technology to foster relationships with COVID-19 patients during the pandemic
Patient and staff morale has improved following implementation of a personalized, virtual rounding program intended to foster connectedness.
AHIP and HFMA offer billing guidance for COVID-19 inpatient care at alternate sites
AHIP and HFMA expect to issue voluntary billing guidance for outpatient services soon.
CVS digital strategies due to COVID-19 helped drive strong first quarter
Consumer-centric digital services could become the new norm, according to CEO and President Larry Merlo.
Ultraviolet light exposes contagion spread from improper PPE use from treating COVID-19 patients
The experiment showed that improper removal of PPE can help facilitate the coronavirus’ spread.
