[ad_1] The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear arguments in a lawsuit that sought to challenge Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers. Justices did not explain […]
Double-booked surgeries lead to $14.6 million settlement
[ad_1] Massachusetts General Hospital will pay $14.6 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged overbilling for double-booked surgeries that were simultaneously overseen by the same surgeon. It’s the […]
COVID still threatens millions of Americans. Why are we so eager to move on?
[ad_1] People with weakened immune systems or other high-risk conditions argue that now is the time, as the omicron surge subsides, to double down on policies that protect […]
Social determinants of health driving transformation in Medicare coverage
[ad_1] Hospital, health system and community leaders know that Medicare is the single largest payer and the single largest cash flow in American healthcare. What many leaders may […]
Q&A: Merging during a pandemic? ‘It was the perfect time’
[ad_1] In October 2020, just before the U.S. became the first country to have 10 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, Atrium Health merged with Wake Forest Baptist Health. It […]
Q&A: ‘Don’t beat yourself up with thinking you have to have all the answers’
[ad_1] How have staffing issues affected your growth and service line plans? When you’re in the middle of a crisis, sometimes it’s difficult to think about tomorrow, next […]
Some Medicare Advantage plans already cover at-home COVID-19 tests
[ad_1] While most of Medicare’s 63 million beneficiaries are still waiting for no-cost at-home COVID-19 tests, some Medicare Advantage carriers already cover them. Medicare Advantage plans often include […]
New Jersey hospital builds EHR, with plans to commercialize
[ad_1] “We are actively moving toward that,” Cox said. “We know that Holy Name is not the only community hospital that is facing the challenge that we are.” […]
Hospital-at-home programs hinge on reimbursement
[ad_1] Thinking big The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of home-based, acute care as hospitals reached capacity. Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health enrolled about 600 COVID-19 patients in its emergency […]
The Marvels of Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Guide to the Health Benefits
Mushrooms, treasured for their unique flavor and texture, are a culinary delight enjoyed by many worldwide. Beyond their gastronomic appeal, these fungal wonders offer a plethora of health […]