Jeff Lagasse
Pointing data-gathering efforts in the right direction holds the potential to deliver better value-based care.
A lack of funding from the state means the four South Side hospitals will come up short in their plans to establish a new health system.
Rent deferments will help some hospitals in the short term while the interest will make real estate companies whole by year's end.
The organizations acquired a minority stake in Prestige Ameritech, the largest domestic manufacturer of face masks.
From delaying care to avoiding urgent care and walk-in clinics, consumer behavior is changing as the pandemic continues.
As many as 13% predict closure within the next month, and 20% have already had temporary closures, the survey found.
While volume and revenues plummeted to historic levels, expenses remained nearly flat, putting pressure on hospitals as the coronavirus spreads.
Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychological toll of being on the front lines may lead to an uptick in mental health disorders.
Avoiding bulk ordering in favor of smaller and more frequent shipments can save hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Reports of severe illness among children are mounting, requiring more urgent research into susceptibility and possible treatments.