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Nov 25 | Susan Morse

CMS announces new flexibilities for care outside of a hospital setting amid COVID-19 surge

Medicare beneficiaries can receive telehealth services from any location, including their homes.

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The treatment will be available at no cost to patients, although healthcare facilities may charge for the administration.

Nov 23 | Mallory Hackett

HHS will begin allocating Regeneron's COVID-19 therapeutic this week

The treatment will be available at no cost to patients, although healthcare facilities may charge for the administration.

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Nov 18 | Jeff Lagasse

NorthShore University HealthSystem's digital strategy is being tested against second wave

The system's digital transformation achieved Stage 7 designation from the HIMSS Analytics…

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Early on in the pandemic, New York City was an epicenter for COVID-19 and had roughly 5% of the world’s confirmed cases.

Nov 13 | Mallory Hackett

Northwell Health adds real-time bed visibility technology in preparation for COVID-19 surge

Early on in the pandemic, New York City was an epicenter for COVID-19 and had roughly 5% of the…

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RWJBarnabas sign before medical building

Nov 12 | Jeff Lagasse

RWJBarnabas Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center reach definitive agreement to merge

RWJBH will make significant investments in Trinitas and expand its network of outpatient services.

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Nov 11 | Jeff Lagasse

Online physician reviews are met with distrust among medical professionals

Patients tend to trust reviews, while physicians don't, and the physicians just may be right.

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Nov 10 | Jeff Lagasse

FDA grants emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly antibody treatment for COVID-19

This allows for the distribution and emergency use of the antibody treatment, administered via…

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Oct 29 | Jeff Lagasse

Tennessee hospital rates are up most in counties where mask-wearing is optional

As the percentage of patients residing in mask-requirement counties increases, the growth curve flattens.

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Oct 28 | Jeff Lagasse

Provider groups push back against Trump claims that doctors are inflating COVID-19 numbers

The president's comments at a recent rally are false and contribute to the spread of…

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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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