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The proposed changes would encourage the development of certain new and innovative home dialysis machines, CMS says.
Every month this year telehealth usage increased, but it wasn't until the pandemic that the numbers skyrocketed.
There has been a broad range of specific emotional effects related to the pandemic, and certain stressors affected a large majority of the population.
Primary care practices are feeling the pressure on multiple fronts, from a lack of PPE to ever-thinning margins and fewer patients.
The insurer will provide an additional $6 million in financial support to independent primary care physicians and community health centers.
A real-time claims initiative is available statewide to help generate better cash flow for providers facing economic hardship during COVID-19.
A national strategy is needed to avoid redirecting supplies away from front-line caregivers, the survey concluded.
Providers can reduce liability, avoid readmissions, prevent costs, and have greater patient satisfaction through a transition of care protocol.
It will expand access to its Medicare Advantage, individual and family-plan products, and to add fully-insured small business plans.
The system expects it will realize the $500 million reduction in debt as anticipated, though a final order is still needed.