Payer+Provider's Health System Review
April 16, 2020
April 15, 2020
The action is being taken to rapidly expand COVID-19 testing, particularly for those with Medicare and in nursing homes.
When demand outpaces the ability to provide ECMO therapies, physicians should be prepared to determine when and if to offer such support.
CDC warns the data may not reflect the true scope of the problem, as uneven reporting of confirmed cases likely underestimates the impact.
The population health initiative for Medicare Advantage members is a personal check-in on health and well-being and any food, housing or transportation issues.
April 14, 2020
CEOs may keep their purchasing power and hospitals could see the increased use of telehealth stick around after the coronavirus is gone.
NAACOS and MedPAC urge Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services not to not use 2020 performance data in payments.
The five new ventilator contracts are expected to ramp up production, while immunotherapy development could help in coronavirus treatment.
April 13, 2020
Having rolling budget forecasting, following coding guidelines and anticipating patient behavior changes will help with the coronavirus aftermath.
HHS has partnered with UnitedHealth Group to provide the rapid payment via Optum Bank and the Automated Clearing House account information on file.