Search Results
The default setting for search results displays All Content. If you prefer to see recent content only, please adjust the date filter.
Filter your results:
Types
Topics
58047 Results Found
HHS Announces Fund Distribution Methodology for High Numbers of Medicaid and Uninsured Patients
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the methodology used to distribute funds to hospitals serving high numbers of Medicaid beneficiaries and uninsured patients. The department this week stated that these hospitals would be recipients of an additional $10 billion in funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
Case study details how a health system is strengthening its community partnership during a pandemic
Loyola Medicine has maintained a strong partnership with its neighboring communities in Chicago’s near western suburbs. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this health system-community partnership helped residents in these economically-challenged communities in many ways, including providing nutritious food on a more regular basis.
Reminder: OPPS prior authorization requirements take effect July 1
Beginning July 1, certain hospital outpatient department services require prior authorization for payment under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system final rule for calendar year 2020.
Minority health research funding available to support health conditions secondary to COVID-19
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is accepting applications through Dec. 15 for funding to expand and improve digital health interventions to identify, treat and provide services for health conditions secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic in health disparity populations and those with medical or social vulnerabilities.
FDA approves first COVID-19 diagnostic test with genomic sequencing, updates clinician app
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 diagnostic test with next generation sequencing, which can generate information about the genomic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Joint Commission advises on health care staff well-being
The Joint Commission released a Quick Safety brief last week on promoting the psychosocial well-being of health care staff during crises. The advisory provides health care organizations with ways they can remove barriers to employees seeking mental health care.
HERO Registry to facilitate research on front-line worker coronavirus exposure
The Healthcare Worker Exposure Response & Outcomes (HERO) Registry seeks people working in health care settings to register to participate in clinical research studies.
MetroHealth plans to retain at-home care model
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cleveland-based MetroHealth implemented a plan to treat patients at home. In mid-March, the system opened a