Half of U.S. physicians say they have treated a patient with COVID-19 symptoms, while three-quarters report not being able to test easily.
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One-year projected costs of coronavirus to the commercial market could hit $251 billion
Consumers will feel these increased costs through higher out-of-pocket expenses and premiums, especially if the federal response is lacking.
AHA wants federal stimulus funds to go directly to hospitals
HHS and CMS should immediately distribute funds to every hospital at the rate of $25,000 per bed and $30,000 per bed for hot spots, AHA says.
Lessons from the Spanish flu: Early restrictions lowered disease, mortality rates
Cities that adopted early, broad isolation and prevention measures had lower disease and mortality rates during the Spanish flu era.
Cigna, Humana, other insurers, waive costs for COVID-19 treatment
Humana joins Aetna in covering in-patient hospital admissions for COVID-19 related treatment.
COVID-19: Heart and kidney patients should keep taking their medicines
Foregoing these medications would increase health risks for millions of patients with hypertension and congestive heart failure.
A guide to telehealth vendors in the age of COVID-19
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Hospitals can bill for treatment outside their four walls in new regulatory flexibility
CMS is also allowing ERs to use drive-through testing and telehealth and for tests to be done at home for stay-at-home residents.
Trump accuses hospitals of hoarding ventilators and other supplies during coronavirus pandemic
With COVID-19 spreading, Trump has suggested that the increase in demand for supplies may not be due solely to the virus.
DOJ accuses Anthem of fraud in risk adjustment payments for its Medicare Advantage plans
Anthem claims the DOJ has violated the law in holding Medicare Advantage plans to payment standards that are not applied to regular Medicare.
