Jeff Lagasse
COVID-19 has made working from home more attractive, and healthcare could use this trend to its financial advantage.
Computer systems began to fail over the weekend, forcing some hospitals to file information with pen and paper.
Because the process is so simple, it may be possible to automate so hospitals can stretch existing supplies.
The numbers suggest a much broader issue of access and equity for lower-income and minority patients.
Too much media exposure can be overwhelming and lead to more stress, worry and perceived risks, authors say.
The FDA will oversee the importation of prescription medications from Canada that are labeled for use in the U.S.
In addition to the patient care benefits, integration of virtual technology in mental healthcare can boost cost savings and efficiency.
Readmission risk decreased about 3% for Black patients, and stayed roughly the same for Hispanic and white patients.
Non-emergent ambulance transports are in the top 20 Part B services with improper payments, CMS said.
Systems are rarely tailored to the context of the ED environment and end user needs, findings showed.