Jeff Lagasse
WHO stopped short of calling the COVID-19 coronavirus a pandemic, saying much of its spread is still localized to China.
For the second year in a row, residents say making sure people with mental health problems can get treatment is their top healthcare priority.
The monetary figures at stake in each case varied wildly, ranging from $1,600 at the low end to $14 million at the high end.
Authors call for allowing Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices with manufacturers, which is currently prohibited by law.
The outbreak could also ultimately increase demand for hospital services, medical products and devices as well as certain drugs.
The average potential surprise bill ranged from $86 for medical imaging specialists to more than $8,000 for surgical assistants.
At HIMSS20, one physician association will show how data-driven care management, with prompt patient outreach, helped decrease ED use by 8%.
The group said such a policy would lower administrative costs and reduce barriers to healthcare access.
Multiple factors contributed to the increases, including higher volumes and revenues, despite increases in bad debt and charity care.
Interest rates remain at historic lows and purchase price multipliers will likely be attractive to purchasers.