Jeff Lagasse
Low-income beneficiaries are more likely to choose Medicare Advantage, and they assume less financial burden than those in FFS Medicare.
Among the recommendations are requiring coverage of preventive services with no cost-sharing and expanding resources for health workers.
Under strict proposals, in-network negotiated hospital prices could be cut by 31% to 40%, saving up to $124 billion annually.
Standard infection-control practices have been effective, including vigilant hand hygiene, wearing surgical masks and using protective equipment.
Faster internet speeds, better tech and avoiding other potentially sick patients is pushing investors to pump money into the remote-care space.
The proactive steps are part of the White House Task Force's efforts to ensure proper supply and containment of the disease.
Mitigation strategies will become increasingly important as healthcare organizations look to protect their staff members from contracting the disease.
Healthcare companies on Moody's list of lower-rated companies have about $41.6 billion of outstanding debt, a 28% increase in the past year.
The increasing size of healthcare deal values stemmed primarily from large buyouts, as the average deal size rose roughly 25%.
Two cases were traced to an employee of the hospital, with a third person who had direct contact now infected.