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It's important to control the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless, says Dr. Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, senior medical director of HealthEC.
The groups support opening a special enrollment period for the health insurance marketplaces of the Affordable Care Act.
Hospitals should be planning early for equipment, beds and people, and listening to epidemiologists about the kinds of numbers to expect.
The ACA promised the funds for three years to make up for any losses by insurers for jumping into the market and keeping premiums relatively low.
The ventilators allow "patients who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to survive, to survive," says Dr. Stephen Richardson.
Health systems which invest in the digital employee experience will emerge as an employer of choice and retain staff.
COVID-19 emphasizes how the social determinants are connected to physical health, according to Humana and National Quality Forum.
The new constant flow canopy system addresses the risk of infection by eliminating healthcare teams' exposure.
In total, $40-plus billion will be distributed to hospitals, pay for uninsured and target hot spots, rural providers and Indian Health Service.
Organizations should ensure standards of care are maintained despite the increase in healthcare utilization.