[ad_1] A screenshot of an internal memo sent to Blue Cross employees obtained by WCIA says Hamman left HCSC to “pursue new endeavors.” Simley would not confirm the […]
AMA asks for delay in Provider Relief Fund clawbacks
[ad_1] The American Medical Association and more than 30 other medical groups want the Health Resources and Services Administration to give providers more time to report on the […]
Hospice staffing a daily ‘tactical exercise’ during the pandemic
[ad_1] Hospice organizations have not been spared from the staffing shortages that have plagued the healthcare industry. They have had to redeploy workers to cover gaps, offer overtime […]
Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, U.S. study says
[ad_1] More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings released Thursday. Several medical […]
Insurers ramp up marketing as Medicaid redeterminations loom
[ad_1] Private health plans could take the lead in alerting individuals of their insurance options once Medicaid redeterminations begin, raising concerns among patient advocates about the impact on […]
Pandemic funding is running out for community health workers
[ad_1] Part of the long-term funding challenge is quantifying what workers like Scott do in a day, especially if it doesn’t relate directly to COVID or another communicable disease. […]
Despite doctors’ concerns, pharmacists get more leeway to offer treatment with testing
[ad_1] When Reyna or Justin Ansley or one of their three kids feels sick and needs to be tested for strep throat or flu, there’s a good chance […]
Tests and vaccines push Walgreens past expectations in 2Q
[ad_1] A surge in demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines helped Walgreens deliver a better second quarter than Wall Street expected. Sales jumped as customers spent money on […]
End of COVID may bring major turbulence for US healthcare
[ad_1] When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome U.S. healthcare system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically through […]
Beyond the Byline: Health equity is a cornerstone of new rural payment models
[ad_1] Alex Kacik: Rural hospitals have struggled to keep their doors open as fewer people use their inpatient beds. Lawmakers have proposed new reimbursement models to keep them […]