How health care groups are helping furloughed patients
Furloughed government workers missing paychecks during the shutdown may put off their doctor’s appointments because of the expense — and health care providers are trying to ensure that doesn't happen. Some are offering financial assistance to fur.....»»
How tech is helping hospitals manage COVID surge, testing
Speeding up COVID-19 screening and managing patient flows through hospitals are key as thousands of patients are expected to flood the health care system......»»
General Physician P.C. expands with new service line
One of the region’s largest physician groups has created a new division to provide coordinated care for patients leaving the hospital. General Physician P.C. (GPPC), made up of physicians affiliated with Kaleida Health, started the new Post-Acut.....»»
Trillium making inroads in signing up providers for Medicaid patients
Despite major setbacks in signing up hospital systems, Trillium Community Health Plan is making progress in building out its provider network for Medicaid. The coordinated care organization, or CCO, has agreements with 735 provider groups as of Thursday.....»»
B2B healthcare software startup TimeDoc Health raises $2.5M
A Chicago startup that’s helping physicians better care for chronically-ill patients has raised a round of funding as it expands and improves its B2B software platform. TimeDoc Health announced Wednesday that it raised $2.5 million in a fundin.....»»
Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care
Months after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the healthcare giant is facing union allegations that patients co.....»»
Next Avenue: Burnout, depression, denial: How our culture of medicine is killing both doctors and patients
The 'Uncaring' author and physician explains why it's happening, and says health care must be more customer-friendly......»»
Kaiser to bring a new type of medical center to Chevy Chase
It comes as part of the health care giant’s strategy to offer more personalized services for its patients......»»
Arizona health care equipment company owner faces prison over fraud scheme
The woman had previously pleaded guilty to fraudulently billing Medicare for medical equipment that was never provided to patients, court documents show......»»
What"s next for Hometown Healthcare after pharmacy sale to CDPHP
With his father and uncle ready to retire, Casey Toomajian and his brother had to decide whether to sell one or both family health care businesses. Their decision to focus on improving outcomes for patients paved the way for their growth......»»
"Medical distancing" continues to hamper health care providers, drug developers
Many patients continue to avoid health care settings for fear of exposing themselves to Covid-19......»»
How TriStar Health is helping frontline workers cope during the pandemic
According to a survey of U.S. health care workers conducted from June to September by Mental Health America, 93% said they were experiencing stress......»»
Evolent Health"s Evolent Care Partners network adds two physician groups
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
: San Francisco cuts off COVID vaccine doses to One Medical for vaccinating ineligible patients: report
Three counties in the San Francisco Bay Area have suspended COVID-19 deliveries to One Medical offices after the private health-care provider allowed ineligible people to cut in line for vaccines, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday......»»
NIU HEALTH aims to remove cost barriers to health care
Less than a month into business, NIU HEALTH has already garnered 300 patients, or subscribers, to its membership-based medical platform created for Hawaii residents seeking available, accessible and affordable care through telehealth and in-office visits......»»
Seniors age 65 and older, educators can start getting Covid vaccines next week
Originally, those groups were not going to be vaccinated until after all health care workers got their shots......»»
UNC Health rolls out program to provide acute care at home
One of the Triangle's largest hospital systems will start providing high-acuity care in patients' homes – including for Covid-19......»»
As COVID-19 cases surge in Los Angeles, hospitals are running out of oxygen
COVID patients typically need upwards of ten times the amount of oxygen that other patients require. Co-director of the intensive care unit at CommonSpirit's Dignity Health California Hospi.....»»
Why These 4 Health Care Stocks Are Moving Today
Osmotica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: OSMT) shares were trading higher Monday in anticipation of a ruling by the FDA on the company's New Drug Application for Arbaclofen ER in patients with multiple sclerosis. read more.....»»
Coronavirus crisis: Can hospitals recover?
As they care for Covid-19 patients, Cincinnati’s largest health care systems are being hit by a staggering drop in visits and revenue......»»
Here’s how much Capital Region health care groups secured in federal relief money
Health systems and physician groups have said state-ordered restrictions on elective procedures prompted by the pandemic have been a significant hit to their finances......»»