Quality and Safety

Nov 30 | Jeff Lagasse

Struggles of care home staff during COVID-19 first wave revealed in Whatsapp messages

An analysis of social media messages shows scant guidance for things like infection control and proper…

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CMS is allowing acute care for some health systems in the home. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

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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FDA has approved use of home test as Americans face long lines for a COVID-19 test.

Nov 19 | Susan Morse

FDA approves first COVID-19 home test

The test, which provides results in 30 minutes, is currently available by prescription only.

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The American Heart Association has set up a fund in the name of the late Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson.

Nov 19 | Susan Morse

Payer Notebook: Kaiser donates $1 million to the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund

AHIP names Humana CEO and president Bruce B. Broussard as chair for 2021.

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Nov 19 | Jeff Lagasse

Artificial intelligence in oncology care saved $3 million for one Texas provider

Automating risk stratification kept patients out of the ER, giving financial incentive to move to an…

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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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Nov 16 | Jeff Lagasse

Premier joins 34 health systems in DeRoyal partnership for expanded domestic isolation gown production

Thirty-four member health systems are taking part including AdventHealth, Atrium Health…

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Moderna has announced a vaccine that is 94.5% effective against COVID-19.

Nov 16 | Susan Morse

Moderna vaccine candidate shows 94.5% efficacy against COVID-19

Two vaccines and two therapeutics may be approved before the end of the year.

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Nov 13 | Jeff Lagasse

Efforts to better integrate family caregivers into healthcare teams can improve quality

Such caregivers can greatly improve quality for patients, yet there are hurdles to true integration…

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Nov 12 | Susan Morse

Facing COVID-19 surges, hospitals want additional money for the provider relief fund

Providers are also looking for full accelerated payment forgiveness for all hospitals, among other…

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