Population Health
AMA said the new recommendations are confusing and potentially risk further spread of the virus.
The deal will allow for increased access to behavioral healthcare at a time when many are struggling, Centene says.
Aside from COVID-19 tests, spending for all other tests as a group decreased by about $1.2 billion in 2020, a 15.9% dip from 2019.
The new option will help states integrate mobile crisis-intervention services into their Medicaid programs, administration says.
HIMSS21
Laura Kreofsky, VP at Pivot Point Consulting, explains how the healthcare industry can partner with public health agencies while maximizing the potential of government funding.
The protections ban surprise billing in private insurance for most emergency care and many instances of nonemergency care.
The agency has determined that the protective health benefits of a single booster dose of the Pfizer shot outweigh the potential risks.
The hospital advocacy group said patients will likely be caught unaware when coverage for emergency care is denied.
Chad Peterson, CRO of Orion Health, explains how state departments of health are examining the data collection process during the pandemic.
COVID-19 continued to affect the industry, which has plowed forward with expanded offerings, digital transformation and other bold moves.