What Takes So Long? A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Steps Involved In COVID-19 Testing
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) After a slow start, testing for COVID-19 has ramped up in recent weeks,
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Month: March 2020
Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) A wrenching conflict is emerging as the COVID-19 virus storms through U.S. communities:
Read MoreAnthem turned a blind eye to coding problems now DOJ alleging Medicare fraud
The Department of Justice has sued Anthem alleging that the health insurance company knowingly submitted claims with inaccurate medical codes
Read MoreNursing homes refusing to admit discharged hospital patients amid coronavirus worries
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amid the coronavirus epidemic, hospitals trying to discharge patients quickly are hitting a
Read MoreCoronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve.
(By Stephanie O’Neill for Kaiser Health News) On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours
Read MoreNot So Fast Using CPAPs In Place Of Ventilators. They Could Spread The Coronavirus.
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) The limited supply of ventilators is one of the chief concerns facing hospitals
Read MoreCOVID-19 boosting Medicare spending
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released a new analysis showing the COVID-19 outbreak will potentially boost Medicare spending
Read MoreAetna to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 hospitalizations
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health-owned Aetna will waive copays and cost-sharing for COVID-19 inpatient hospitalizations, the insurer
Read MoreIs Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Doctors Want To Find Out
(By Emily Kwong, Allison Aubrey, and Maria Godoy for NPR) Three weeks ago, Washington, D.C., resident Rebecca Read Medrano started
Read MoreSpring into action with Medicare preventive care
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Spring means more daylight, blooming flowers, and warmer weather. Make sure you enjoy it all while staying
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