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NATIONAL 96% of older adults support requiring nursing homes to provide video visits Academic hospital finances pummeled by COVID-19: 3 unique challenges CMS issues second round of changes to support health system during COVID-19 pandemic Expanded Telehealth Has Provided a Boost for Rural America. Will It Last? FDA authorizes NASA-designed ventilator for COVID-19 Health... READ MORE

NATIONAL 21% of Physicians Furloughed, Had Pay Cut During COVID-19 Crisis 1 in 5 physicians hit with pay cut or furlough due to COVID-19, survey says 11 women making moves in healthcare leadership CMS suspends advance payments to providers, is reevaluating accelerated payments for hospitals CMS to use staffing data to assess PPE needs;... READ MORE

NATIONAL Biotech stocks surge as people are ‘hungry’ for good news on the coronavirus CMS sends $81B in advance payments to hospitals CMS calls for gradual return to elective procedures: 6 national COVID-19 updates FEMA releases COVID-19 resource for hospitals FEMA’s coronavirus response by the numbers: 33M masks, 56M respirators, 10,000 ventilators HHS Delays... READ MORE

 NATIONAL Compliance with CMS guidance could cost providers $10K more per day Coronavirus-related FEMA docs show shortage of medical supplies requested by states COVID-19 and its impact on physician compensation COVID-19 Crisis Triggers More HIPAA Policy Changes COVID-19 pandemic opens up new frontiers for health data privacy HHS awards $1.3B to health centers in... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 tips for managing physician compensation, coverage in the COVID-19 pandemic AHA pleads for HIPAA waiver clarification, extension AMA trying to save private practices during COVID-19 & more CMS clears way for more nursing home COVID testing, even more telehealth use CMS expands Accelerated and Advance Payment Program for Medicare CMS granting providers... READ MORE

NATIONAL 4 questions medical students are asking on the COVID-19 pandemic AHA Urges HHS to Clarify EMTALA, HIPAA Waivers AMA supports Telehealth Initiative to improve health care access Amid mounting shortage, 5 facts about the nation’s stockpile of emergency medical supplies CMS provides reporting exemptions for Medicare payment programs CMS relaxes hospital, nursing home... READ MORE

NATIONAL CMS Expands Nursing Home Telehealth Coverage, Waives HIPAA Penalties During COVID-19 Outbreak CMS loosens telehealth laws after national emergency declared for COVID-19 Controversial EHR mandate in interoperability rule could threaten hospital Medicare reimbursement Coronavirus Threatens Strained Rural Health Care System Health providers seek at least $1B in next coronavirus stimulus bill HHS Issues... READ MORE

NATIONAL 5 hospitals quarantining workers amid coronavirus A ‘New Normal’ for Hospitals on the Front Lines Fighting Coronavirus Emergency physicians recommend policy changes to combat coronavirus outbreak AMA: 10 things to know about patient access to digital health records Amid growing coronavirus cases, hospitals have shared goal: Prevent the spread within their walls Amid... READ MORE

NATIONAL CMS unveils participants in new ambulance payment model Drones are taking off in healthcare — and we shouldn’t be surprised Number of Medicare-Dependent Hospitals Falls by 28% Nurse Practitioner Workforce Hits Record High of 290K Pharma vet and former Biogen chief to lead biotech industry’s coronavirus response Supreme Court will decide the fate... READ MORE

NATIONAL 10 digital health tools driving the biggest ROI for hospitals AMA Reviews Patient Data Access Under HIPAA Regulations Amazon most mentioned among emerging health IT companies, KLAS finds C.D.C. Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S. CMS pitches expanding bundled payments for joint replacements CMS Seeks Extension for Comprehensive Care for Joint... READ MORE