Hantavirus Is the Warning Signal America Should Not Ignore
Are we genuinely building long-term preparedness infrastructure, or are we repeatedly improvising our way from one outbreak cycle to the next?
The Critical Role of Technology and Data Sharing in Public Health Emergencies
We have an imperative to restore trust in science and continue to advance equity, and we have the means to do so with technology, data connections, and dedicated healthcare professionals. It is also critically important to preserve our expert scientific and public health resources so they can ensure we are prepared for the next crisis.
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The Healthcare Payments Industry Faces a Perception Challenge
Healthcare payments are no longer about transactions. It’s about controlling the revenue cycle. And increasingly, that control is not sitting with ISOs.
7 Things Employers Should Know About the End of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency
The Covid-19 public health emergency ended May 11, which will affect employer-sponsored insurance in several ways, said Jeff Levin-Scherz, population health leader of Willis Towers Watson. This includes the coverage Covid-19 tests and vaccines.
CMS Administrator: Telehealth Flexibilities Greatly Expanded Access, But Up To Congress To Extend
During an interview at the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals and Commercial Markets Forum held Tuesday in Washington, D.C., CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure discussed CMS' key focus areas for 2023. This includes the end of the public health emergency, health equity and prescription drug costs.
Virtual Substance Use Disorder Companies Sound Alarm Over PHE Ending
The Covid-19 public health emergency waived a rule that required a practitioner to conduct an in-person medical exam before prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. Once the public health emergency ends on May 11, those with substance use disorder could be greatly affected, experts are warning.
Survey: Americans Are Split on the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency
About 51% of U.S. adults are in favor of the Covid-19 public health emergency still in effect, while 39% said it is no longer needed, a recent Morning Consult survey found. Americans’ opinions varied based on political party, generation, race/ethnicity and location.
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Closing the Quality-Affordability Gap in Workplace Mental Health
In an interview, Kyan Health Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Struck discussed how Kyan gives mid-market and enterprise employers access to premium workforce mental healthcare, at a price point that is affordable.
25 Governors Pressure Biden Admin to End Public Health Emergency
In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, 25 governors argued that the Covid-19 public health emergency should end in April. An estimated 18 million people could lose Medicaid coverage if that happens, according to a recent report.
18M Are at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage at the End of Covid Emergency
Of these 18 million people, 3.8 million people will become completely uninsured, according to the Urban Institute’s report. The estimate is higher than HHS' August prediction of 15 million people losing coverage after the public health emergency.
Report: Most Adults Don’t Know That Medicaid Renewals Will Resume After the PHE
When asked if they had heard about their state returning to Medicaid renewals once the public health emergency ends, 62% said they haven't heard anything, a new report found. Only 5% said they've heard a lot about it.
Telehealth benefits need extension with 2 key guardrails, policy expert says
If telehealth flexibilities are not protected once the public health emergency expires, many Americans will lose their access to virtual care. To prevent this, the healthcare industry must advocate for the extension of these benefits for at least two years following the end of the emergency, with guardrails placed around two key areas — the prescription of addictive medications and audio-only visits.
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From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS
What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes.
Will Congressional action cement the vaunted status of telehealth beyond the pandemic?
Providers, health systems and patient groups who want to see telehealth survive beyond the federal public health emergency need to engage their lawmakers and associations now to demonstrate the need and utility for continued telemedicine.
HHS to create new tech fund through first VC partnership
HHS is partnering with nonprofit Global Health Investment Corporation to launch a health security fund. The fund will be used to invest in technologies that can help prevent or respond to public health emergencies, like future pandemics.
HHS issues HIPAA, CMS regulatory waivers to Texas hospitals
As Texas reels from a devasting winter storm, HHS is issuing several waivers to help hospitals continue to provide care amid mounting challenges. These waivers allow non-compliance with certain HIPAA provisions and other federal regulations.