How the pandemic has accelerated digital payments in telehealth
Digitalization can simplify the medical bill payment process and give patients more information earlier on about their financial responsibilities, experts said.
Molina sees bump in coronavirus inpatient costs as delta variant takes hold
Those COVID-19 costs quickly tapered off as the quarter progressed, executives said. Still, the insurer was able to post a second quarter profit as more members sought care.
COVID-19 impact on US healthcare system will stretch for decades, Fitch says
In the long term, hospitals will face increased pressure from tight labor and wage markets, especially for experienced staff, as well as rising pharmaceutical and supply chain costs, the ratings agency warned.
CHS profit down in Q2 but buoyed by non-COVID-19 care
Jefferies analysts said in a Thursday note they view the results positively, especially a jump in surgeries and “healthy organic growth trends.” Still, CHS’ stock was trading down about 8% Thursday morning.