CMS finalizes plans to hike price transparency penalties, extend telehealth flexibilities
The agency is also moving forward with a plan to stop the elimination of the Medicare inpatient-only list, which is a win for hospitals.
Humana cuts outlook after delta surge raises utilization expectations
Hospitalization trends were on par with January 2021, the height of the pandemic. As a result, Humana expects utilization to run higher than its original forecast, cutting into earnings expectations for the full year.
CDC panel unanimously backs use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in young children
CDC director Rochelle Walensky signed off on the committee’s recommendations Tuesday night, allowing kids to start receiving the vaccine.
How hospitals leveraged on-site child care during the pandemic in a bid to drive retention
An overwhelming amount of healthcare jobs are held by women, and on-site child care can drive better retention amid a “Great Resignation,” as burned out employees across all industries reevaluate their roles and workplaces.
Delta dragged down hospital margins in September, Kaufman Hall says
Patient volumes declined in almost every key category, including emergency room visits and operating room minutes, according to the consulting group.
For-profit hospitals had more COVID-19 admissions in Q3
While the ongoing pandemic exacerbated labor strains for operators, volumes rose across the board — especially in emergency departments.
Why are women more likely to use telehealth?
As Washington mulls over telehealth regulations post-COVID-19, it’s important not to roll back access in a way that could disproportionately affect women, experts say.
Federal data shows ACA, Medicaid coverage kept uninsured rate steady as open enrollment kicks off
And the numbers suggest ACA and Medicaid enrollment may be continuing the momentum notched last year as consumers turned to the programs in droves after losing job-based coverage.
Women in the healthcare workforce
Women who work in healthcare have long endured setbacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic has threw a harsh spotlight on the obstacles they face while on the front lines.
Nurses bore the brunt of the pandemic. Nearly 9 in 10 of them are women.
Women have an outsized role in caring for the nation’s health, and were hit exceptionally hard by the pandemic at home and at work.