[ad_1] Americans are abandoning their masks. They’re done with physical distancing. And, let’s face it, some people are just never going to get vaccinated. Yet a lot can […]
Trinity Health to buy out partner in MercyOne health system
[ad_1] Trinity Health said Tuesday it acquired the remaining shares of one of Iowa’s largest health systems, MercyOne. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Trinity created MercyOne […]
Kaiser Permanente, Cigna ink network, pharmacy services agreement
[ad_1] Kaiser Permanente has negotiated its first partnership to use a rival insurer’s commercial network, beginning in August. Under the five-year agreement announced Tuesday, Kaiser‘s more than 9 […]
Mask mandate ruling was ‘irresponsibly abrupt,’ hospital exec says
[ad_1] Most health systems and physician groups are not adjusting their mask mandates after a federal judge struck down the law for airlines and public transportation. Judge Kathryn […]
Primary care investment could improve outcomes, lower costs
[ad_1] Investing in primary care as a preventative measure is associated with improved medical care quality, fewer hospital visits and lower spending overall, a recent study found. If […]
5 ways COVID-19 shows up in CMS’ proposed hospital pay rule
[ad_1] After more than two years of living with the COVID-19 pandemic and with cases on the rise again, the virus continues to dictate hospital payment proposals for […]
Program aims to address nursing shortage in West Virginia
[ad_1] A West Virginia healthcare system has partnered with a junior college on a program aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses in the state. Mon Health System […]
CDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseases
[ad_1] A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases — an early warning system to help guide the response to COVID-19 […]
As eating disorders spike during pandemic, rural treatment options lag
[ad_1] Erin Reynolds had battled bulimia since childhood, but the weeks before she entered treatment were among her worst. At 22, she was preparing to leave her home […]
Moderna announces step toward updating COVID shots for fall
[ad_1] Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine its original vaccine with protection against the omicron variant. On Tuesday, it reported a preliminary […]