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The agency takes other steps to make COVID-19 tests more available.

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

Medicare rules were waived today.

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.

The agency takes other steps to make COVID-19 tests more available.

Experts differ on the strength of the evidence.

Stay at home is a common refrain of the 15-day guidance 

Best case: The vaccine is available a year from now

New measures taken due to depression, suicidal thoughts, and other adverse events.

Out-of-pocket expenses could be as high as $1,300.

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.

This week’s favorites ran the gamut from tech to COVID-19.

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The incubation period, fecal-oral transmission, hospital surge, internet scams, & the risk for pets.

The successor, Oncology Care First, will likely include two tracks with downside risk right from the start.

Medicare Advantage plans are now covering more benefits than they have in the past for those facing social determinants of health in their daily lifestyles.

There is fairly broad agreement that conditions like cancer, diabetes, and more will be the most costly for the American healthcare system over the next decade.

Gilead, Harvard infectious disease expert disagree

AHIP posted a list on March 6

Discover the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine and drug development.

Companies cited over false coronavirus claims include The Jim Bakker Show.

Discover the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine and drug development.

Companies cited over false coronavirus claims include The Jim Bakker Show.

While it is a common understanding that too much of the $3.6 trillion we spend on healthcare is not wisely spent, there are opportunities for the industry to make some changes.

For those healthcare organizations that embrace the idea of improving the consumer’s experience throughout their healthcare journey, there can be a payoff.

In 2020, the most disruptive moves in healthcare will be fueled by a commitment to achieving true interoperability across providers, payers, and all stakeholders.

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