Quality and Safety
The benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion, economists find.
Brightree VP Nick Knowlton says the pandemic's long-term impact on acute and post-acute care is more detailed documentation and a greater emphasis on event notification services to track care progression.
The action is being taken to rapidly expand COVID-19 testing, particularly for those with Medicare and in nursing homes.
When demand outpaces the ability to provide ECMO therapies, physicians should be prepared to determine when and if to offer such support.
CDC warns the data may not reflect the true scope of the problem, as uneven reporting of confirmed cases likely underestimates the impact.
The population health initiative for Medicare Advantage members is a personal check-in on health and well-being and any food, housing or transportation issues.
CEOs may keep their purchasing power and hospitals could see the increased use of telehealth stick around after the coronavirus is gone.
Deep Dive: Clinicians are integrating social factors, genomics and medical histories to provide better decision support and outcomes.
HHS has partnered with UnitedHealth Group to provide the rapid payment via Optum Bank and the Automated Clearing House account information on file.
Actions included reducing operating room volume by 80% to ensure adequate capacity to care for an anticipated influx of coronavirus patients.