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Still, provider organizations recognize the value of telehealth when it comes to long-term care - especially for behavioral health patients and those with chronic issues, a new study shows.
The final regulations must make clear what constitutes emergency services, including post-stabilization care, AHIP says.
Central line infections increased by at least 46%, compared to 2019.
The caregivers had authorized a strike last month to improve staffing, pay, benefits and COVID-19-related health safeguards.
Patient volume increases and cost reduction measures led to significant revenue increases, which were hampered in 2020 by COVID-19.
More patients is resulting in a self-induced postponement of non-emergent surgical cases, resulting in lower hospital revenues.
ACOs also hit an average quality score of 97.8%, and 60 ACOs earned a perfect score of 100.
Roadblocks remain, with few detailed road maps for those looking to develop a sustainable telehealth strategy.
For Arizona's HonorHealth, distributing the COVID-19 vaccine was more about using what already existed.
Cigna will offer individual and family plans on the individual exchanges in 313 counties spanning 13 states.