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Dire warnings sound over hospital capacity as novel coronavirus spreads
The U.S. has a fraction of the number of hospital beds per resident as other developed countries. Many facilities are looking to quickly scale up amid the growing number of COVID-19 patients.
By Samantha Liss • March 13, 2020 -
Trump declares national emergency, opening up billions for coronavirus
It comes a day after the nation's largest medical organizations urged the president to take the step "to ensure that health care services and sufficient health care items are available to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak."
By Samantha Liss • Updated March 13, 2020 -
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Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.
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Cutting out-of-network hospital payments may save as much as single-payer system
A new study by the Rand think tank concluded that merely curbing out-of-network hospital payments could save well over $100 billion per year.
By Ron Shinkman • March 13, 2020 -
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As US officials shift tone, Trump stops short of 1 provider ask
The president addressed the nation Wednesday night but did not declare a disaster or national emergency, which groups like the American Hospital Association had sought.
By Samantha Liss , Shannon Muchmore • March 12, 2020 -
Controversial EHR mandate in interoperability rule could threaten hospital Medicare reimbursement
The new requirement that hospitals must send electronic notice of key changes in a patient's status is worrying some facilities, especially those in rural areas and treating a high proportion of low-income patients.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 12, 2020 -
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CMS eases more Medicare restrictions to boost coronavirus treatment access
The actions won't necessarily remove cost barriers for patients. Most payers have not extended the coverage promises to employers' self-insured plans that cover the majority of Americans, and high deductibles persist.
By Shannon Muchmore • March 11, 2020 -
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Hospitals dipping into emergency stocks to combat coronavirus
While more community spread of COVID-19 is reported daily, hospitals are bracing for a rush of patients and payers are waiving fees for telemedicine consults and extra prescription drug supplies.
By Shannon Muchmore • March 10, 2020 -
Despite more EHR use, hospitals rely on fax, mail to share patient records
About 70% of health systems said they used mail or fax for sending and receiving summary of care records in 2018, according to a recent ONC report.
By Hailey Mensik • March 9, 2020 -
Providence St. Joseph swings to a surplus in 2019
The seven-state Catholic giant reported income of $1.36 billion in 2019, compared to a deficit of $445 million in 2018.
By Ron Shinkman • March 6, 2020 -
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$8.3B in coronavirus funding set in motion as federal agencies ramp up response
A bill that has now been passed by the House and Senate gives HHS authority to temporarily waive certain Medicare requirements for telehealth services but does not address treatment reimbursement for the uninsured.
By Shannon Muchmore • Updated March 5, 2020 -
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Uber Health targets provider pain points with revamped platform
The ride-hailing giant is attempting to address gripes with its non-emergency medical transportation service through a handful of new features that began rolling out late last year.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 4, 2020 -
Hospitals face worries of supply, staff shortages as coronavirus cases tick up
The American Hospital Association has encouraged HHS to consider using a national disaster program to reimburse providers for treating uninsured people affected by the virus.
By Shannon Muchmore • Updated March 4, 2020 -
FDA seeks 'right balance,' permits immediate use of coronavirus tests
"We are not changing our standards for issuing Emergency Use Authorizations," Commissioner Stephen Hahn said Saturday as the agency issued new guidance aimed at accelerating testing capacity in the U.S.
By Susan Kelly • March 3, 2020 -
GAO: Number of hospitals heavily dependent on Medicare has shrunk
The agency attributed the smaller number of facilities in the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program to closures, mergers or acquisitions and changes in designation.
By Ron Shinkman • March 2, 2020 -
UPMC topline soars on Highmark truce
Highmark members receiving inpatient care at UPMC's facilities increased by 30% in 2019, and those receiving outpatient care increased by 26%, according to the Pittsburgh-based hospital system's financial results released Friday.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 2, 2020 -
FDA reports first drug shortage due to coronavirus impact
Supplies of the drug, which the FDA did not identify, ran short as a result of issues at a site that produces the active ingredient. Other options are available, the agency said.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Kaufman Hall: Hospital revenue, margins improved in 2019, but warning signs ahead
The consultancy's year in review report also noted rising expenses, and said the modest gains came amid a rosy economy and before the 2020 election and coronavirus outbreak.
By Ron Shinkman • Feb. 28, 2020 -
UHS sees slowdown in volume growth in Q4
"We’ve been preparing ourselves, and investors as well … that at some point our volumes would moderate to more historic normative levels and I think you saw some of that in the fourth quarter of 2019," CFO Steve Filton said.
By Samantha Liss • Feb. 27, 2020 -
UnitedHealthcare-Mednax fallout set to hit Raleigh area
Even though North Carolina has some consumer protections when it comes to surprise billing, it will not be enough to shield all patients if and when surprise bills from the pricing squabble arise.
By Samantha Liss • Feb. 27, 2020 -
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FTC to block Philadelphia area health system merger in 1st big hospital challenge in 3 years
Jefferson and Einstein defended their union Thursday in a joint statement provided to Healthcare Dive, calling it a "creative effort" to increase access at a time when safety net hospitals are struggling.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Feb. 27, 2020 -
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Healthcare professionals face challenges in negotiating religious diversity
By increasing their interreligious understanding, hospital chaplains and medical caregivers can offer more compassionate care.
Feb. 27, 2020 -
Increased volumes boost Mayo Clinic to top $1B in operating income for 2019
The nonprofit health system reported revenue of $13.8 billion for the year, an increase from $12.6 billion in 2018, according to financial documents released Tuesday.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 26, 2020 -
HHS officials warn of medical supply shortages amid coronavirus outbreak
"This is an unprecedented potential severe health challenge globally, and will require additional measures," HHS Secretary Alex Azar told lawmakers in a pitch for $2.5 billion in funding.
By Amritpal Sandhu-Longoria • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Provider community weighs in on CMS bid to overhaul organ donation
The almost 840 public comments were generally supportive of the Trump administration's push to eliminate regional monopolies in organ donation.
By Ron Shinkman • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Provider earnings snapshot: A focus on volume growth
HCA, Community Health Services, UHS and Tenet all saw year-over-year admissions improvement as they closed out the last fiscal quarter.
By Samantha Liss , Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated Feb. 28, 2020
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