The general public experienced a similar arc, though it hasn’t sunk as low as that of their healthcare counterparts since the pandemic took root.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Humana is waiving costs for all primary care and behavioral health visits for MA members
Cost sharing is being waived for in-network primary care, behavioral health and telehealth visits.
Drug shortage management strategies are needed during COVID-19 pandemic
Leveraging regulatory allowances and establishing sound analytic capabilities can help ensure patients continue treatment with necessary drugs.
Kaufman Hall acquires Change’s Connected Analytics business
Hospitals revenues fell 13% in March due to COVID-19, according to the company’s flash report.
What hospitals and health systems can do to recover financially from COVID-19
Setting targets, focusing communication and getting buy-in from the entire organization will be necessary to succeed.
HHS begins distributing targeted funding to hot spots and rural hospitals
$12 billion is going to 395 hospitals that provided inpatient care for 100 or more COVID-19 patients.
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.
