Jeff Lagasse
Primary care practices are feeling the pressure on multiple fronts, from a lack of PPE to ever-thinning margins and fewer patients.
There was only a slight year-over-year dip in transactions recorded during the second quarter, suggesting a continued strategic rationale.
Despite the benefits, barriers remain in place, preventing the widespread, long-term use of the service.
A national strategy is needed to avoid redirecting supplies away from front-line caregivers, the survey concluded.
The health system said federal funding doesn't cover operating losses incurred during the public health crisis.
The system expects it will realize the $500 million reduction in debt as anticipated, though a final order is still needed.
By using a personal, community-based approach, Parkview was able to realize savings by cutting unnecessary ED utilization.
The reduction is linked to a federal court ruling that established annual deadline-based targets.
Providers, compounders, individual states and the FDA all have roles to play in stemming drug shortages during the pandemic.
The model's services include skilled nursing, medications, infusions, behavioral health, imaging and laboratory services and rehabilitation.