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Oct 28 | Jeff Lagasse

CVS Health expands COVID-19 testing services, adds 1,000 rapid-result test sites

Rapid-result diagnostic tests are available at no cost to patients who meet CDC criteria.

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Oct 26 | Jeff Lagasse

Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center closes after more than 70 years

The hospital tried for months to secure more than $10 million in funding for critical frailty improvements, but…

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Oct 26 | Mallory Hackett

CMS delays start date of radiation oncology payment program after industry criticism

The decision comes after stakeholders said the model could result in even more financial challenges for…

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Larry Merlo, president and CEO of CVS Health

Oct 23 | Jeff Lagasse

CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo says pandemic has pushed transformation to digital health

Turnaround times and testing capacity have greatly improved, and pharmacists will play a role in vaccine…

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Oct 22 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS expands relief fund eligibility, updates reporting requirements

The relief resources are meant to assist providers regardless of whether they accept Medicare or Medicaid payments.

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Oct 21 | Jeff Lagasse

Hospital admissions projected to be down 10.5% in 2020

The drop in admissions suggests revenue losses that may be difficult for some hospitals to weather.

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A healthcare worker administers a vaccine

Oct 21 | Jeff Lagasse

Efficacy, politics influence public trust in a COVID-19 vaccine

Failure to achieve herd immunity could place additional stress on a healthcare system that's already struggling due to…

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Oct 20 | Mallory Hackett

CVS aims to hire 10,000 pharmacy techs to help administer a COVID-19 vaccine

CVS is advocating for trained pharmacy technicians to administer vaccinations while under the supervision of an…

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Oct 20 | Susan Morse

Two hospitals resolve religious discrimination complaints over visitation during COVID-19

The resolution of the complaints ensures clergy access to patients for religious purposes during…

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Masks and different denominations of bills on a table

Oct 19 | Mallory Hackett

Healthcare executives fear for their organizations' viability without a COVID-19 vaccine

A complete financial recovery for many organizations is still far away, findings from Kaufman Hall…

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