Susan Morse
By the end of March, 33% of behavioral health claims for Optum members were for a telehealth visit, compared to 2% prior to COVID-19.
Hospital revenues fell 13% in March due to COVID-19, according to the company's flash report.
A continuous cardiorespiratory monitor uses a much larger data set for an analysis of risk for a subacute, potentially catastrophic, illness.
HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy awarded $5 million to help develop cross-state licensure for clinicians.
The interim rule is extending the mitigation of shared losses back to January 2020.
The rules move the healthcare system from an environment built by providers and payers to one in which patients are in control, Rucker says.
Health systems which invest in the digital employee experience will emerge as an employer of choice and retain staff.
Population Health
COVID-19 emphasizes how the social determinants are connected to physical health, according to Humana and National Quality Forum.
Population Health
The population health initiative for Medicare Advantage members is a personal check-in on health, well-being, food, housing and transportation.
NAACOS and others want CMS to hold harmless providers participating in alternative payment models from performance-related penalties for 2020.