Nursing home leaders: We're 'on the brink' emotionally, financially and operationally.

• Authors : Christ, Ginger

Subjects: *EPIDEMICS; *LONG-term health care; *NURSING care facilities

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 11/30/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 43, p14-14. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the emotional, financial, and operational struggles facing nursing home leaders in the U.S. as they try to survive the devastating ...

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After bumpy start, NYC's contact tracing program showing success.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: *COMMUNITY health services; *EPIDEMICS; *HOSPITALSNEW York (State)

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 9/21/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 34, p28-28. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the contact tracing program, called NYC Test & Trace Corps, launched by the state government of New York. Topics covered include the ...

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Q&A: 'How could we make Hackensack Meridian more efficient?'.

• Authors : Weinstock, Matthew

Subjects: *EPIDEMICS; *MULTIHOSPITAL systems; *ORGANIZATIONAL changeNEW Jersey

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 8/31/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 32, p26-26. 1p.

• Abstract: An interview with Hackensack Meridian Health's chief executive officer Robert Garrett is presented. Topics covered include how the state of New Jersey has managed the

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M&A activity poised to rebound in 2020's second half.

• Authors : Kacik, Alex

Subjects: *MERGERS & acquisitions; *EPIDEMICS; *HOSPITAL mergers

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/27/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 28, p8-8. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers about the merger-and-acquisition (M&A) activity in the U.S. healthcare industry in 2020. Topics mentioned include the decline ...

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UnitedHealth nearly doubles Q2 profit during pandemic.

• Authors : Livingston, Shelby

Subjects: *EPIDEMICS; *INSURANCE companies; *HEALTH insurance

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p8-8. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the financial performance of UnitedHealth Group in the second quarter of 2020. Topics discussed include net income, revenue, and operating costs. Also ...

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ED volumes rebound more slowly than other hospital units.

• Authors : Bannow, Tara

Subjects: *EPIDEMICS; *HEALTH facilities; *HOSPITAL closures

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

• Abstract: The article reports on the increase in hospital patient volumes in the U.S. in June 2020, according to a report from revenue-cycle management firm TransUnion ...

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UNC, Google team up on mental health app for healthcare workers.

• Authors : Cohen, Jessica Kim

Subjects: *EPIDEMICS; *INDUSTRIES; *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p4-4. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine and UNC Health's launch of Heroes Health, a mobile application software that ...

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Federal preemption.

Subjects: *STATE governments -- Law & legislation; *EPIDEMICS; *EXECUTIVES

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p6-6. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the healthcare industry's call for broader state liability protections be allowed to remain in place under a federal shield. Topics discussed ...

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Pandemic may pound lopsided physician pay model into shape.

• Authors : Christ, Ginger

Subjects: *DISMISSAL of employees; *EPIDEMICS; *PHYSICIANS

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/20/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 27, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the changes in physician compensation and the emergence of new pay models in the U.S. in the wake of the

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Calming patient fears.

• Authors : Castellucci, Maria

Subjects: *EMERGENCY medical services; *EPIDEMICS; *FEAR

• Source: Modern Healthcare. 7/13/2020, Vol. 50 Issue 26, p24-24. 1p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the effort of six major health systems in Los Angeles, California to launch a campaign to let the community know that ...

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