CARES Act funding is flowing to both the relief and frustration of health care providers
Rural hospitals and ACOs face new, perhaps unbearable risk as a result of COVID-19
CMS provides new flexibilities
Strategies of hospitals and health systems as they battle PPE shortages
Leadership Communications and COVID-19
By: Rosemary Plorin, CEO and President We have a favorite expression on this blog: communicate early and often. While it’s of value in normal circumstances and during an average crisis, it’s never been more important than during the pandemic we face now. But good communications can seem like hard work, especially when time is tight and distractions are high. Don’t overthink it. Here are six tips to help.
"The right message at the right time from the right person can save lives.” Lovell Vice President Dana Coleman provides insights into the CDC’s principles for Crisis + Emergency Risk Communication in Nashville Medical News.
Clients in the News
As seniors face feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic, Oceans Healthcare clinical expert Charla Anderson shared advice to help reduce residents' psychological stressors in her guest column in McKnight’s Senior Living.
UnitedHealth Group is stepping up in a big way to help fight COVID19 – committing an initial $50 million to support those affected by the outbreak and accelerating nearly $2 billion in payments to support health care providers.Learn more in the Knoxville News Sentinel.
CleanSlate Philadelphia Center Manager Brooke Feldman commented on the impact of coronavirus on the homeless population and what the center is doing to keep their patients informed. Read more in Billy Penn.