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Its teams are overwhelmed and hospitals are running out of staffed beds for patients, Intermountain says.
There are a record-breaking 12.2 million people enrolled in the federal and state marketplaces, HHS says.
The legislation, as passed by the state Senate, would expand access to telemedicine while disallowing business, state agencies and local governments from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations to access public spaces.
This is the 20th investigation of HIPAA Right to Access by the Office of Civil Rights.
HIMSS21
HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock shares lessons learned at HIMSS21, including how the pandemic has changed the healthcare industry.
Telehealth made up 4.5% of medical claim lines in June, falling from 5% in May.
Surprise bills due to out-of-network air ambulance services would be banned and out-of-pocket costs limited.
Hospitals need to focus on digital investment to compete with other hospitals and retail and technology companies.
UnitedHealth Group says such a shift would reduce spending by 59%.
It will soon offer the "full package" of hybrid virtual/in-person care in Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas and Boston, Insider reports, with more expansion to follow in 2022.