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Use of Telehealth Services Increases Amid Pandemic
The telehealth industry and its observers have been surprised by how quickly the healthcare system has pivoted to telehealth and providing care remotely.
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Is It Time to Start Bracing for the Great Covid Depression?
Three Population-Level Steps for Dealing With the Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19
Proactive steps could head off some of the worst consequences of the pandemic.
Hospital Admissions, Price Before Covid-19
Trauma was the big ticket hospital admission pre-Covid-19.
What Will Relaxation of Supervision Rules Mean for Cancer Care?
CMS won't require on-site supervision by oncologists at hospital outpatient departments
COVID-19 Costs Hit Insurers
They are waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment. How large will premium increases be next year?
What Are Healthcare CFOs Working On?
Lining up liquidity, figuring out the federal stimulus packages
Fauci, Birx Sound an Optimistic Note
They hold out hope for "beating the models"
Q&A With Cotiviti CEO About Interoperability
Single patient identifier is still needed
Face Masks Could Become Part of Government Effort to Slow COVID-19
WaPo reports CDC officials are considering a face mask recommendation.
COVID-19: How Will This End and How Will It Change Us?
100,000–200,000 COVID-19 Deaths. Where Does That Estimate Come From?
Infectious disease modelers are projecting COVID-19 death toll.
This Week in the C-Suite
Uncharted waters, lines of credit, and heroes
'They Are Courageous, Compassionate, and Caring': Allegheny Health Network CEO Cynthia Hundorfean Reports From the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Outbreak
Caregivers are the heroes in her view.
Gather More Info As COVID-19 Testing Expands
Mostashari, Emanuel want serological surveys and sentinel testing
5 Takeaways from Birx, Fauci Remarks at White House COVID-19 Briefing
Containment strategy may be possible in some areas of the country
Nursing Home Residents, Staff in COVID-19 Harm's Way
Washington State nursing home was "ground zero" of U.S. COVID-19, says Verma
AJMC Authors: Telemedicine 'Ideal' For Dealing With COVID-19
Can mitigate overcrowding in healthcare facilities and reduce exposure
'The Clock Is Meaningless Now': Allegheny Health Network CEO Reports From the Front Lines of COVID-19
498 patients tested, 2,000 employees WFH
Not Just a Cough. Digestive Problems May Also Be Symptoms of COVID-19
Study finds respiratory, digestive symptoms overlap in COVID-19 patients
Will COVID-19 Supply Telehealth Its Moment?
Medicare rules were waived today.
French Health Minister Stirs Up Questions About Ibuprofen, COVID-19
Experts differ on the strength of the evidence.
Trump's Plan for Flattening the COVID-19 Curve
Stay at home is a common refrain of the 15-day guidance
Phase 1 Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine Started Today
Best case: The vaccine is available a year from now
COVID-19 Case Report: No HCWs Infected, Most Didn't Wear N95 Masks
Most were exposed during noninvasive ventilation
COVID-19 Inpatient Admission Could Cost More Than $20,000 Per Patient
Out-of-pocket expenses could be as high as $1,300.
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Five Things You Should Know About COVID-19 Today
The incubation period, fecal-oral transmission, hospital surge, internet scams, & the risk for pets.
Will Descovy Undermine Efforts to End the HIV Epidemic?
Gilead, Harvard infectious disease expert disagree