MHE Staff

Two-year follow up of FOURIER study in 22,655 patients confirms neurocognitive safety of very low LDL-C levels using a patient self-survey tool.

Dice, a career hub for tech professionals, is offering six months of recruitment benifits for free to aid against COVID-19.

Healthcare providers and payers are keeping an eye on unemployment rates across the country and in communities that have been affected the most because the rates will have an effect on the use of medical services and insurance coverage. Here is a look at some of the economies most affected.

Researchers have reported a signicant and positive relationship between the amount of virus present in a throat swab sample and the severity of COVID-19 disease.

The 3D printable mask is the first of its kind to feature a see-through front plate to help patients feel less isolated and is 100% free to download.

The collaboration provides patients in the U.S., Europe and Australia with VR Telehealth Kits that include Pico Headsets with Pre-installed Virtual Reality Therapy.

Associate Editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, Briana Contreras, speaks with Drobac, executive director of Alliance for Connected Care, and a partner with Sirona Strategies, in Washington, DC, about the recent rise of telehealth in response to COVID-19.

Healthcare analytics company leverages unmatched data set to fuel robust COVID-19 Resource Center.

Empa and ETH Zurich researchers usually work on measuring, analyzing, and reducing airborne pollutants, however, their new focus: a sensor that can quickly detect SARS-CoV-2.

President Donald Trump issued broad guidelines for a re-opening of the US economy this week, outlining the COVID-19 regulations that should be in place while leaving final decisions to the nation’s governors.

Tech Together launches new online support tools for those battling opioid addiction and substance use disorder.

Insurers have waived cost sharing for COVID-19 but that would not apply to Medicare beneficiaries who haven't purchased Medigap policies.

Joseph Leach is moving into the CMO slot at Prime.

Information comes from a survey MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company, conveyed.

MFA assessed Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan performance, market share, and market penetration by state from about 24.7 milion MA members and 25.2 Medicare stand-alone PDPs.

Healthline medical experts and advisors share what they wish people knew about COVID-19.

Policy statement also physicians should be allowed to bring in their own PPE

States in the U.S. have expanded Medicade eligibility under the Affordable Care Act as large spikes in unemployment occur.

Uniper launches the telehealth service to engage older adults with live and interactive social wellness activities, healthcare professionals, preventive care, and family and friends to cope during trying times of social distancing and isolation.

Hospitals face the losses even with proposed increase in federal reimbursement.

American College of Physicians wrote in a letter that more improvements are needed to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to better support physcians taking care of patients.

Jagdish Khubchandani, a Ball State University health science professor, provides tips to keep in-office healthcare workers, who are some of the most vulnerable, healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With more consumer-centric efforts in healthcare, hospitals and providers have been seeing a decline in patient volume. Four more consumer-centric strategies can be found. 

Leveraging experience in monitoring coronavirus symptoms, Datos health, an Israeli telehealth company, releases solution to avoid low-risk patients in overwhelming hospitals.

EarlySense is helping Sheba Medical Center in Israel to protect staff who are treating patients for the coronavirus through monitoring and are prepared to implement similar solution in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

According to a recent report by Ball State University, abbout 17% of U.S. employees could be negatively impacted if social distancing becomes the norm as the nation attempts to contain COVID-19.

A week in review with Manage Healthcare Executive's most popular online articles for the week ending March 7, 2020.