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 Coronavirus pandemic has served as the most sobering reality and wake-up call to Americans; all starting with our diets.
FDA alerts public not to use chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19, as they are not approved to treat anything other than malaria and auto immune disorders.
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.
Could the more than 2.5 million firearms purchased in March lead to questionable suicide rate following COVID-19?
The Managed Healthcare Executive Editorial Board Member explains the fight for the cure or to "flatten the curve" is far from over until we all look at healthcare with a global eye.
Four opinions on what interoperability delay means.
8-1 opinion says ACA obliges federal government to pay.
Agency says the anti-malaria drug can cause heart rhythm problems.
Suppliers claim CBD can help alleviate opioid addiction, cure diseases.
Four tips that will help drive medication adherence during COVID-19.
Addressing the disruption in the payer landscape and the adjustments hospitals and medical groups should make to prepare for compelling events so they don't lose patients and revenue.
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.
NIH and NICE okay ibuprofen for fever reduction in COVID-19 patients.
Healthcare analytics company leverages unmatched data set to fuel robust COVID-19 Resource Center.
Health Affairs' study points out problems with balance billing, but doesn’t address entire issue.
The lung injury related to the coronavirus is similar to but not high altitude pulmonary edema like many perceive.
Infectious diseae prevention could completely reshape how and where American healthcare is delivered.
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.
The coronavirus pandemic has been a seismic disturbance however in a post-COVID-19 environment transformational healthcare trends will be back with a vengeance.
The drug, plus chemotherapy, shows a significant survival benefit.
Hospitals could receive $75 billion in funding to combat coronavirus.
By almost any measure, these are good times for Medicare Advantage. Enrollment is growing, the number of insurers in the market is increasing, and gross margins are higher than in other health insurance markets.
With the use of virtual and telemedmedicine services increasing, health plans must continually use the data available through digital channels to listen to and learn from members, adjust content to answer their questions, and respond to their needs, to build both a lasting member relationship and enhance future digital capabilities.
How are healthcare systems addressing the shift from inpatient to observation?
