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Study: Interferon does not improve outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Treatment with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a plus remdesivir was not superior to treatment with remdesivir alone in a clinical trial that enrolled 969 hospitalized adults with COVID-19 pneumonia in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Singapore and South Korea, the National Institutes of Health reported.
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Mix-and-match vaccine regimen permissible for internationals’ U.S. entry, says CDC

A mix-and-match vaccine regimen is permissible for international travelers entering the U.S., according to updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
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AHA urges CMS to address prior authorization issues affecting Medicare Advantage patients

The AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise and reissue recent proposed regulations streamlining prior authorization requirements within certain coverage programs; consider additional regulations to limit care delays; and conduct oversight and enforcement for plans who have demonstrated problematic prior authorization usage in the past.
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AHA urges CMS to properly enforce No Surprises Act to protect patients

The AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct the necessary oversight and enforcement of the No Surprises Act to ensure patients benefit from these new protections and to prevent widespread, negative consequences of any misapplication of the policy.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing pediatric hospitalizations

Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 93% effective at preventing COVID-19 hospitalization among children aged 12 to 18, according to a study at 19 pediatric hospitals released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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AHA Urges CMS to Address Prior Authorization Issues Affecting Medicare Advantage Patients

The AHA urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise and reissue recent proposed regulations streamlining prior authorization requirements within certain coverage programs; consider additional regulations to limit care delays; and conduct oversight and enforcement for plans who have demonstrated problematic prior authorization usage in the past.
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Dignity Health Physicians Share 2021 Flu Season Update and Preventive Measures

Experts break down what to expect, misconceptions and protective measures to take.
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Proactive Revenue Recovery Strategies for Hospitals

ABILITY can help identify more active insurance coverage, including secondary and tertiary policies, and highlight patient eligibility for programs like Medicaid.  Identifying the appropriate payers at patient intake can help make denial management a thing of the past and secure your hospital’s future financial viability. 
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AHA Comments on the Proposed Rule Related to Enforcement of the No Surprises Act (NSA)

AHA comments on the Proposed Rule Related to Enforcement of the No Surprises Act (NSA).
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How JPMorgan Plans to Disrupt Primary Care — and What You Can Do About It

Disrupting employer-sponsored health care can be like trying to devour an elephant. Where does one begin? Investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase has been wrestling with this issue since it launched Morgan Health four months ago as a follow-up to its failed Haven venture with Berkshire Hathaway and Amazon.