by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Providers
Kaufmann Hall’s latest monthly report shows that the median change in operating margins for hospitals fell 18.2 percent in September compared to August. Patient volumes and outpatient revenues declined, while supply costs and drug expenses increased considerably....
by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Providers
Health system COVID-19 vaccine mandates are reportedly exacerbating workforce shortages and threatening operations in others. According to a Fierce Healthcare tally, only 1-2 percent of health systems’ workforces have chosen to leave due to mandates. However, the...
by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Payers
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch told investors that the company is working with “speed and urgency” to launch physician-staffed primary care practices as it looks to expand its reach as a provider and curb overall health costs. Lynch also said that Aetna has...
by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Payers
Ford will require most of its 32,000 salaried workers in the U.S. to get COVID-19 vaccines, making it the first major American automaker to institute a vaccine mandate. Staff are required to be fully inoculated by December 8 is in line with a Biden administration...
by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Mental Health
A blog authored by THS Senior Director Mindy Klowden discusses the challenges and potential of tele-behavioral health. Citing research conducted by the firm, Mindy outlines five challenges: the “digital divide,” patient safety and clinical appropriateness, social...
by Jordana Choucair | Nov 4, 2021 | Life Sciences
Moderna Inc. scaled back the number of COVID-19 vaccines it plans to deliver this year from 1 billion shots to between 700 million and 800 million doses. The drugmaker said that longer delivery lead times for exports and a temporary impact from expanding its...
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