March 27, 2020
Technology:
Kaiser Health News reports about the continuing surge in telemedicine.
State News:
The Associated Press reports about the increasing number of jobless claims in Pennsylvania.
National News:
Forbes reports that some recently closed hospitals are being re-opened.
FierceHealthcare highlights health care-related details in the federal stimulus package.
In a related article, Kaiser Health News also reports about the story.
HealthLeaders Media reports about how the revenue cycle is being affected by the pandemic.
Home Health Care News reports that President Trump signed the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 into law.
Kaiser Health News reports that supplies are being airlifted to some New York hospitals.
Becker’s Hospital Review reports that some nursing homes are reluctant to accept newly discharged patients.
Medicare and Medicaid:
Becker’s Hospital Review reports about updated guidelines for discharging COVID-19 patients to long-term care facilities and nursing homes.
FierceHealthcare reports about the projected cost to Medicare of COVID-19.