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Jeff Lagasse

By Jeff Lagasse | 10:32 am | May 19, 2020
While it hasn't yet been tested in humans, its ability to target multiple coronaviruses shows early promise.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:28 am | May 19, 2020
Many have but back on healthcare visits or are planning to do so, and a substantial number are considering curbing medication spending.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:54 pm | May 15, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine can reduce inflammation, pain and swelling, but mild to moderate COVID patients showed more adverse events when treated with it.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:13 am | May 15, 2020
The stimulus and emergency response funding will blunt some of the losses, but hospitals won't be fully compensated, Moody's found.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:07 pm | May 14, 2020
Reimbursement levels will go back to pre-coronavirus levels when the pandemic ends, but Congress may be pressured to make lasting change.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:01 pm | May 13, 2020
Potential benefits to robust analytics and real-time reporting capabilities include more reimbursement dollars and better patient care.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:21 pm | May 12, 2020
In addition to an expanded ED, the hospital knew it had to improve interstaff communications to bolster patient care.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:13 am | May 12, 2020
The action is meant to enable GE to overcome supply chain disruptions as it addresses the surge in demand for critical equipment.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:45 pm | May 11, 2020
Some stroke patients may fear contracting the coronavirus, while others who are isolated may not be discovered quickly enough.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:04 pm | May 11, 2020
The treatment may reduce the risk to healthcare workers because it reduces the duration and quantity of viral shedding.