Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss:
- Medicare Agency Weighing Permanent Telehealth Rule Changes Bloomberg Law
CMS is considering expanding telehealth and allowing emergency changes to continue, once the pandemic is over.
- Beaumont Wayne abruptly closes, employees left with more questions than answers Fox 2 Detroit
Beaumont Hospital Wayne has closed temporarily and may reopen for a second COVID-19 surge.
- Patient engagement tech helps one provider slash no-show rate, save $1.8 million Healthcare IT News
One hospital is using technology to immediately fill vacancies when a patient cancels an appointment.
- Detroit Medical Center to furlough 480 employees during coronavirus crisis Detroit Free Press
480 of Detroit Medical Center’s employees have been furloughed due to a downturn in business.
- Experts hopeful but not sold after coronavirus treatment report The Detroit News
Two-thirds of patients given remdesivir for COVID-19 improved and over half were discharged, however, more research on the drug is necessary.
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