Intermountain Healthcare to provide hospital-at-home services for some higher-acuity patients
The move to hospital at home for higher-acuity patients by some health systems can create savings for their Medicare Advantage and other full risk products and for its Administrative Services Only clients.
COVID-19 pandemic weakens push for public option
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have weakened the push of states to implement public option health plans.
Hospitals require a 3-pronged response to potential covenant violations
Reworking cost structure and enhancing revenue performance are foundational parts of a holistic solution for most healthcare organizations facing balance sheet challenges and covenant violations as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Telehealth could replace 7% of healthcare spend if COVID-19 catalyzes broader adoption
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the transition to telehealth will require providers to rethink four fundamental questions about how they go to market and deliver services in the virtual arena.
How the Trump administration is weighing continued telehealth expansion
The Trump administration is examining several key factors to determine whether to continue expanded use of telehealth, says a senior official.
Why now is the time to revisit your strategic facility investment plan
After undertaking dramatic changes in operations to address the COVID-10 pandemic, U.S. hospitals and health systems need to begin planning for the restart of normal operations over the next few months as well as for their long-term futures.
CMS issues reopening guidance to healthcare providers, patients
CMS has offered more reopening guidance for both providers and patients amid indications some patients may not return.
The office of the future: What leaders must consider as they design post-pandemic workplaces
Leaders face the challenge of establishing a safe and productive office environment as healthcare administrative offices ramp back up following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic impact could cause more hospitals to breach debt covenants
If Congress does not take action to prevent financial penalties for already financially distressed hospitals, another financial hit could be the final blow for many healthcare organizations already feeling the financial impact of the pandemic.
Hospital ED visits still down 26% following declines stemming from COVID-19, CDC reports
The CDC found hospital emergency department use remained 26% below normal by the end of May.