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The Delta variant has driven a rise in cases among nursing home residents from a low of 319 cases on June 27, to 2,696 cases on August 8.
ED and inpatient volumes have returned to 2019 levels, though respondents said they expect it to be roughly 5-6% higher in 2022.
Higgins currently serves as surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has served in numerous professional roles.
The longtime health IT leader, who has served in top roles at Google Health and Geisinger, will take the reins October 1. William Zollars has been appointed chairman of Cerner's board of directors.
HIMSS21 Digital
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling talks about the hospital of the future during HIMSS21 Digital.
The for-profit healthcare system is investing in and forming digital collaboration with the new owner.
It has expanded its product portfolio in states where it already does business, including Florida, California, Colorado and North Carolina.
CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure concurs with the recommendation and says CMS will further review capital payment methodology.
Spending for services and treatment was disproportionately higher for white people than for other racial and ethnic groups, JAMA says.
Meanwhile, Ohio-based Memorial Health System struggles to get back online after a ransomware attack.