The agency will ramp up investigations at healthcare facilities that previously received pandemic-related citations or complaints to make sure they’re effectively prepared and able to prevent the rise of potential variants.
Health advocates say Moderna is narrowing its pledge not to enforce patents worldwide for the duration of the pandemic, while the company argues that, in higher-income countries, vaccine supply isn’t a barrier to access anymore.
Millions of healthcare workers across the country are becoming inured to workplace violence, which can range from verbal abuse and threats to physical attacks and even homicide.
Despite controversy over nonprofits’ tax exemptions, the study argues it’s important to consider what services hospitals offer when evaluating their social value.
A new survey of doctor practices from the Medical Group Management Association found 98% of respondents wrestled with an increased or steady level of prior authorization requirements over the past year.
While companies offered their support for Ukraine and those impacted by the crisis, Siemens Healthineers offered the strongest statement, calling Russia’s invasion a “clear violation of international law.”
The fine is reportedly the largest in state history following an investigation that revealed serious systemic failures.
Telehealth swelled from 4.4% of all medical claims in November to 4.9% in December, with the bump evident in every U.S. census region, according to new Fair Health data.
Patients admitted to more expensive hospitals in competitive markets had a 35% lower chance of mortality, but higher costs weren’t correlated with better outcomes in less competitive areas, NBER found.
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