Surge in patients overwhelms telehealth services amid coronavirus pandemic
(By Erin Brodwin and Casey Ross for STAT) Telehealth services are sagging under the weight of an unprecedented surge in
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Emerging Health Issues
As Coronavirus Surges, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings. The directive, from the
Read MoreWhen checking for fever, remember 98.6 is no longer the norm
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) As more people check their body temperature amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important
Read MoreBiden Falsely Blames Trump Administration For Rejecting WHO Coronavirus Test Kits (That Were Never Offered)
(By Victoria Knight and Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact for Kaiser Health News) During Sunday night’s debate, while leveling criticism at President
Read MoreShips, Planes, Trains, Scooters All Need A Virus Wipe. But What Does A ‘Deep Clean’ Mean?
(By Victoria knight and Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) The Diamond Princess cruise ship. A Georgetown church in
Read MoreThe role Medicare will play for those impacted by COVID-19
As the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), seniors are the most at-risk for severe illness. The CDC explicitly states that the
Read MoreThe new coronavirus can likely remain airborne for some time. That doesn’t mean we’re doomed
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) When a new virus blasts out of the animals that harbored it and into people,
Read MoreHow Well Does Your Nursing Home Fight Infections? Look It Up Here
(By Jordan Rau and Elizabeth Lucas for Kaiser Health News) With nursing home residents at particular risk in the coronavirus
Read MoreIRS: High-deductible health plans can waive COVID-19 test cost without losing status
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) High-deductible health plans will be able to keep their status even if they
Read MoreCoronavirus Pushes Hospitals To Share Information About Stocks Of Protective Gear
(By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio for Kaiser Health News) Masks, gloves and other equipment are crucial as health care
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