[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 […]
Delays for autism diagnosis and treatment grew even longer during the pandemic
[ad_1] “If we solely rely on specialists, we’re setting ourselves up for failure because there aren’t enough of us. We need the insurance companies on board,” said Dr. […]
Biden receives 2nd booster, presses Congress on virus funds
[ad_1] “We have enough supply to give booster shots, but if Congress fails to act we won’t have the supplies we need this Fall,” Biden warned, noting the […]
Do you need a second COVID booster? Here’s what to know
[ad_1] Many Americans now can get a second COVID-19 booster, but it’s hard to tell who really needs another shot right now and who could wait. The Food […]
CMS proposes policy to smooth annual hospice pay changes
[ad_1] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to permanently cap annual hospice wage index adjustments so payments never decrease more than 5% from a prior year. […]
Anthem fined $5M by Georgia insurance commissioner
[ad_1] The Georgia insurance commissioner is hitting Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a $5 million fine—the largest in agency history— over claims processing errors. Anthem failed to […]