With 26,000 COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, CMS ties money to outcomes
New federal data show that although only 4% of COVID-19 infections occurred in nursing homes, 17% of deaths from the disease happened in those locations.
Amid looming deadline, physician practices begin to receive federal coronavirus funding
Long-awaited federal coronavirus support to practices has begun to flow.
ED volumes slowest to begin recovery after COVID-19, analysis finds
ED volumes are the biggest laggards in terms of hospital volume recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
As states anticipate Medicaid shortfalls, hospitals urge Congress to bolster commercial plan enrollment
Hospitals are emphasizing steps to boost commercial health plan enrollment over Medicaid enrollment.
Slow financial recovery expected for hospitals after COVID-19 pandemic
Industry leaders and advisers expect hospital revenue will not return to pre-pandemic levels this year — regardless of a second coronavirus wave.
Delayed care will have a butterfly effect on the Medicare Advantage rate setting
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany says healthcare providers can take specific actions to reengage with patients who are postponing and/or avoiding healthcare for fear of being exposed to COVID-19.
ACHP survey: Many consumers are not comfortable going to the hospital during COVID-19
The ACHP survey on consumer behavior during COVID-19 provides insight into the challenges organizations will face as they attempt to engage healthcare consumers in non-emergent services.
Medicare considering making telehealth expansion permanent, Verma says
Medicare is considering making permanent some of the temporary telehealth waivers it has issued during the pandemic.
Is another health plan featuring virtual PCPs as primary access point a sign of things to come?
HFMA's Chad Mulvany questions if the recent expansion of telehealth could stimulate a trend of plans offering virtual PCPs as the primary care access point.
With 40% of COVID deaths, post-acute care sites get funding, scrutiny
COVID-19 focus and assistance increasingly have been turning to post-acute care providers.