Outreach, prevention efforts key to mitigating latest COVID-19 spike.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: EMERGENCY management; HEALTH care rationing; BUSINESS management of health facilities

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 11/16/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 42, p8-8. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the efforts by Presbyterian Healthcare Services as of November 2020 to reach out to high-risk individuals and families to help them avoid ...

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Experts worry antibiotic resistance may be worsening during COVID-19.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: ALLIED health personnel; ANTI-infective agents; ANTIBIOTICS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/19/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 38, p6-6. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the concerns of possible antibiotic resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic that were voiced out by medical experts ...

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COVID-19 treatment protocol developed in the field helps patients recover.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: ASPIRIN; CONVALESCENCE; DIETARY supplements

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 12/7/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 44, p44-44. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the new treatment protocol developed by DuPage Medical Group staff in Chicago, Illinois as of December 2020 to help ...

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St. Jude leverages workforce for research on COVID-19 immune response.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission; CHILDREN'S hospitals; IMMUNITYUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/5/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 36, p25-25. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the move by Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital as of October 2020 to leverage its labor force for research on

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UHS' profit up 150% despite more COVID-19 patients, grant reversal.

• Authors : Bannow, Tara

Subjects: AUDITING; ENDOWMENTS; PROPRIETARY hospitals

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 11/2/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 40, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the increase in the profit of Universal Health Services in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 despite the growth in

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Nursing home dashboard helps Indiana system flag COVID-19 patients.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: EPIDEMICS; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL careINDIANA

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/4/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 18, p24-24. 1p.

• Abstract: The article details how Indiana University Health's dashboard helps flag COVID-19 patients in Indiana. The dashboard was originally introduced to the ...

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Median commercial charge for COVID-19 hospitalizations hits $45,000.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: AGE distribution; HOSPITAL care; MEDICAL care costs

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p9-9. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the median in-network commercial charge for COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S., according to an analysis of ...

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Nursing home star ratings aren't a predictor of COVID-19 caseloads, deaths.

• Authors : Christ, Ginger

Subjects: HEALTH services administration; HOSPITAL utilization; MEDICAL quality control

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/15/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 24, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses 2020 data which shows no direct correlation between a nursing home's overall Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star rating and its

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Test your knowledge of COVID-19 trivia.

Subjects: DISINFECTION & disinfectants; EPIDEMICS; SOCIAL media

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/18/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 20, p36-36. 1p.

• Abstract: A quiz on the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic trivia as of May 2020 is presented.

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Treating residents with COVID-19 in post-acute sites.

• Authors : Christ, Ginger

Subjects: PREVENTION of epidemics; ATTITUDE (Psychology); HEALTH facility administrationOHIO; VERMONT

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/8/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 23, p24-24. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses how to treat residents with COVID-19 in post-acute care facilities, such as CommuniCare's Burlington House Rehab and Alzheimier's ...

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Digital tools fuel COVID-19 response at health systems.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: ARTIFICIAL intelligence; DIFFUSION of innovations; MEDICAL care

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/1/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 22, p10-10. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports that Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois has established a nurse triage hotline to direct people to the appropriate place during the

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Cleveland Clinic under microscope after Trump tests positive for COVID-19.

• Authors : Christ, Ginger

Subjects: *HOSPITALS; *COVID-19OHIO

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/5/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 36, p2-2. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the criticisms against the Cleveland Clinic following the positive COVID-19 tests of U.S. President Donald Trump ...

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COVID-19 surprise billing ban may offer lessons for 2022.

• Authors : Cohrs, Rachel

Subjects: HEALTH insurance reimbursement laws; MEDICAL policy -- Law & legislation; PRACTICAL politics -- United StatesUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 1/4/2021, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p23-23. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses how healthcare providers can gain lessons in dealing with the limited ban on surprise billing that was included in the 2.3 trillion dollar

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Strategies for consumer-centered care shift amid COVID-19.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: STRATEGIC planning; ORGANIZATIONAL goals; PATIENT-centered care

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 9/14/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 33, p24-24. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the strategies of keeping patients involved in care and providing them with resources even without face-to-face interaction amid the

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Charlotte providers bring focused COVID-19 response to underserved communities.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: COMMUNITY health services; COMPUTERS; ENDOWMENTSNORTH Carolina

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/27/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 28, p18-18. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses how health systems Atrium Health and Novant Health are helping the Latino community in Charlotte, North Carolina during the ...

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Girding for the surge: How one system got ready for expected COVID-19 influx.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: *COVID-19; *CORONAVIRUS diseases; *EPIDEMICSNEW York (State)CATHOLIC Church

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 16, p10-10. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses health system Catholic Health's proactive preparation for the influx of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) cases as ...

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Adapting marketing strategies in the age of COVID-19.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: COMMUNICATION; HEALTH facilities; MARKETING

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 11/9/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 41, p18-18. 1p.

• Abstract: The article offers information on the roundtable for healthcare marketing in the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include ...

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COVID-19 test charges range from a penny to $14,750, study finds.

• Authors : Bannow, Tara

Subjects: MEDICAL economics; CLINICAL pathology; INSURANCE companiesUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 9/21/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 34, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses research being done on the price range of COVID diagnostic tests conducted by Ge Bai and colleagues published in an issue of ...

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Large health insurers appear immune to COVID-19.

• Authors : Livingston, Shelby

Subjects: HEALTH insurance -- Economic aspects; INSURANCE companies -- United States; COST effectivenessUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/11/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 19, p0026-0026. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the immunity of large health insurance companies in the U.S. to COVID-19 crisis. Topics covered include expected ...

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Digital stethoscopes keep docs at distance from COVID-19 patients.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: MEDICAL technology; PATIENT monitoring; PERSONAL protective equipment

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p24-24. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the use of digital stethoscopes at hospitals in the U.S. that allow physicians to take the vitals of possible

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Need more COVID-19 testers? Fetch Fido.

Subjects: DOGS; ODORS; SMELL

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/25/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 21, p40-40. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the conduct of research to determine if dogs have the ability to pick up the scent of people with

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COVID-19 scuttles Jefferson Health's acquisition of Fox Chase Cancer Center.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: CANCER patient medical care; GOAL (Psychology); HEALTH services accessibilityUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/11/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 19, p0004-0004. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the failure of Thomas Jefferson University to acquire Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University due to COVID-19

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COVID-19 surges may dull for-profit hospitals' Q3 finances.

• Authors : Bannow, Tara

Subjects: HOSPITALS -- Economic aspects; PROFIT; COST analysis

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/26/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 39, p6-6. 1p.

• Abstract: The article looks at the financial performance of investor-owned hospital chains Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC) and HCA Healthcare amid the continued increase in

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Yale New Haven's COVID-19 nurse-staffing model has long-term benefits.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: WORKING hours; INTENSIVE care units; MATHEMATICAL models

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/19/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 38, p30-30. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the long-term benefits of the COVID-19 nurse-staffing model created by Yale New Haven Hospital in March 2020 to handle ...

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RWJBarnabas Health reorganizes with COVID-19 in mind.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: EMERGENCY management; EXECUTIVES; HEALTH care rationing

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 11/16/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 42, p4-4. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the move by academic health system RWJBarnabas Health as of November 2020 to restructure its operation in a bid to streamline its ...

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Critical-access hospitals with long-term care units face more COVID-19 dangers.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: *COVID-19; *HOSPITALS; *CRITICAL care medicine

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/6/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 14, p10-10. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on challenges faced by critical-access hospitals with long-term care units across the U.S. in relation to the COVID-19

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Automated chatbots screen patients, employees for COVID-19.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: *CHATBOTS; *COVID-19; *MEDICAL screeningILLINOIS; UNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/6/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 14, p30-30. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the use of automated chatbots to screen patients and employees for COVID-19 disease infection in the U....

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Race for COVID-19 treatments reignites debate over role of public funding.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: *COVID-19; *REMDESIVIR; *ANTIVIRAL agents

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 3/30/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 13, p7-7. 1p.

• Abstract: The article explores how the decision of Gilead Sciences to reject orphan drug status for he antiviral remdesivir which could be a ...

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A COVID-19 quiz to test your knowledge of pandemic trivia.

Subjects: *COVID-19; *COVID-19 pandemic; *HEALTH literacy

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 3/23/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 12, p56-56. 1p.

• Abstract: The article presents a quiz about the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Alphabet's COVID-19 project underscores privacy concerns with big tech.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: *COVID-19; *MEDICAL ethics; *MANAGEMENT of medical recordsUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 3/23/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 12, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on privacy concerns sparked by a new Covid-19 project from Alphabet, parent company of Google Inc. Topics covered ...

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COVID-19 outbreak exposes weaknesses in infection prevention.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: *COVID-19; *COVID-19 pandemic; *PREVENTION of communicable diseasesUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 3/9/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 10, p8-8. 1p.

• Abstract: The article mentions the revelation of the U.S. healthcare industry's inability to check infections at facilities and on employees, as the ...

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COVID-19 casts new light on leadership.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: CONFLICT (Psychology); CORPORATE culture; EPIDEMICS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p16-16. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reveals that many hospitals in the U.S. are delaying their planned leadership transitions in the wake of the COVID-19

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Facing the financial consequences of COVID-19.

Subjects: DOWNSIZING of organizations; DISMISSAL of employees; EPIDEMICSUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/1/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 22, p7-7. 1p.

• Abstract: The article looks at the financial performance of several health systems in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic as of ...

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Preparing for disaster season in the COVID-19 era.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: EMERGENCIES; EMERGENCY management; EPIDEMICSMICHIGAN

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/25/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 21, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the challenges facing U.S. hospitals that are busy care for coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID) patients as the ...

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Virtual reality helps train medical residents amid COVID-19.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: HOSPITAL medical staff; VIRTUAL reality; COVID-19NEW York (State)

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 8/3/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 29, p28-28. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the use of virtual reality (VR) training modules among medical residents to orient them on the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center amid the

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Private equity-backed dermatology groups got COVID-19 small-biz loans.

• Authors : Cohrs, Rachel

Subjects: BUSINESS; DERMATOLOGY; ENDOWMENTS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 10/26/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 39, p8-8. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on six private equity-backed dermatology groups with complex business structure that were selected to receive COVID-19 relief funds ...

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Are hospitals making money treating COVID-19 patients?

• Authors : Bannow, Tara

Subjects: HOSPITALS -- Economic aspects; MEDICAID -- Economic aspects; MEDICARE -- Economic aspects

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 9/14/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 33, p18-18. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses U.S. hospitals' possible higher revenues for treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients as of ...

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COVID-19 had minimal impact on UnitedHealth's Q1 earnings.

• Authors : Livingston, Shelby

Subjects: *COVID-19; *ECONOMICS; *EPIDEMICS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 16, p9-9. 1p.

• Abstract: The article mentions the minimal first quarter 2020 earnings impact of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on U.S. ...

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Remote monitoring helps keep low-acuity COVID-19 patients at home.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: *COVID-19; *EMERGENCY medical services; *MEDICAL consultation

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 16, p30-30. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the U.S. hospitals' shift to remote monitoring and treating of patients in their own homes as the novel

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How agility and years of planning help three systems battle COVID-19.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: *COVID-19; *EMERGENCY management; *EPIDEMICS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/13/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 15, p10-10. 1p.

• Abstract: The article acknowledges some healthcare systems in the U.S. which respond as efficient as possible to COVID-19 crisis due to ...

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Outlook for nurse supply and demand shifting amid COVID-19.

• Authors : Caruso, Megan

Subjects: *COVID-19; *EPIDEMICS; *WORKING hours

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/13/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 15, p14-14. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the state of supply and demand for nurse staffing in the U.S. amidst the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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Q&A: 'COVID-19 is not a Republican or a Democratic issue'.

• Authors : Weinstock, Matthew

Subjects: ATTITUDE (Psychology); PREVENTION of communicable diseases; EPIDEMICS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p26-26. 1p.

• Abstract: An interview with Warner Thomas, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ochsner Health, is presented. Topics discussed include the increase in ...

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Providers re-examine offering elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases surge.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex; Brady, Mike; Livingston, Maria Castellucci And Shelby

Subjects: PERSONAL protective equipment; ELECTIVE surgery; CENTERS for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.)UNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/13/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 26, p10-10. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on decision of most health care providers to re-examine offering elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases increase in the ...

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COVID-19 slows sprint to reform Stark law, anti-kickback rules.

• Authors : Brady, Michael

Subjects: MEDICAL referrals -- Law & legislation; FRAUD -- Law & legislation; HOSPITAL-physician joint ventures -- Law & legislation

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/29/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 25, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to update the Stark law and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations has ...

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COVID-19 may end up boosting value-based payment.

• Authors : Livingston, Shelby

Subjects: CAREGIVERS; EPIDEMICS; PROTECTIVE clothing

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 6/15/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 24, p20-20. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the pitfalls of healthcare payments based on patient numbers and services rendered that has been highlighted by the coronavirus

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Refuge from COVID-19: Using medical respite to stanch the pandemic's spread among the homeless may offer a path for its growth.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: EPIDEMICS; HEALTH services accessibility; HOMELESSNESS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/25/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 21, p26-26. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the challenges facing organizations serving the homeless in the U.S. in ensuring the safety of the homeless amidst the

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Hospitals wrangle with fractured federal COVID-19 aid system.

• Authors : Cohrs, Rachel

Subjects: ENDOWMENTS; HEALTH facilities; HEALTH facility administration

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/25/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 21, p16-16. 1p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the struggle of hospitals in the U.S. with regards to applications and compliance for federal coronavirus ...

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COVID-19 sparking innovative uses of existing technologies.

• Authors : Johnson, Steven Ross

Subjects: DIFFUSION of innovations; EPIDEMICS; TECHNOLOGY

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/18/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 20, p30-30. 1p.

• Abstract: The article mentions U.S. hospitals' innovative extension of existing technologies like remote monitoring and telehealth to address and manage coronavirus 2019 (

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Trump puts COVID-19 vaccine development on 'warp speed'.

• Authors : Brady, Michael

Subjects: FEDERAL government -- United States; DRUG design; NATIONAL health servicesUNITED States

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 5/18/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 20, p2-2. 1p.

• Abstract: The article mentions U.S. President Donald Trump administration's launching of the Operation Warp Speed program that brings multidisciplinary experts together to manufacture and distribute ...

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Long-term care facilities face scrutiny over handling of COVID-19 cases.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: *COVID-19; *AUDITING; *WORKING hours

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 4/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 16, p6-6. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses U.S. investigators' likely closer scrutiny of skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care providers as they struggle to manage

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