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The Kaufman Hall report found declines in patient days and emergency department visits, suggesting some patients are delaying care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company said nothing replaces human contact, but a novel health analytics platform could propel ConcertoCare’s growth.

CMS said healthcare workers in half the states must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28. Later this week, the U.S. Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments about the government’s vaccine mandate.

The Omicron variant has triggered an unprecedented spike in new cases. Anthony Fauci said the spike in hospitalizations isn’t at the same pace as infections, but he noted it’s still early.

As more care is shifted to the home, payers must support better reimbursements for providers, Greenstein said.

Telehealth has emerged as a significant component of the healthcare landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulators will need to take action to ensure access to telemedicine beyond the pandemic.

The University of Vermont Health Network selects a new executive, and HCA Healthcare chooses new VP of investor relations.

At the end of the day, it’s all about meeting the needs of patients. Take a look at our most-read stories on how healthcare systems are finding new ways to serve patients.

Take a look at these stories and features examining the technology that’s changing the healthcare industry.

Over the past year, leaders are putting more focus on virtual care, home-based options and the increased use of data.

Look back at some compelling stories and interviews about emerging technologies and solutions in the healthcare industry.

Over the past year, CHE examined the challenges of vaccine mandates, payments, staffing, and improving data and technology. Check out these stories from the past year.

Healthcare organizations must make learning new methods to improve safety a constant process. Staff, patients and families should offer input.

Andy Colbert, senior managing director at Ziegler, looks at opportunities and areas to watch in the coming year.

Healthcare staff with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic can go back to work after 7 days with a negative test, the CDC said. The isolation time can be reduced if there are staffing shortages.

In a surprising move, the justices said they’d hear arguments on Jan. 7. A Biden administration order requires 17 million healthcare workers to get vaccinated.

Oracle bought Cerner in a $28 billion deal, giving the software giant a bigger presence in healthcare. It could inspire other tech companies to make moves.

New cases have surged 80% as the city has become a hotbed for the Omicron variant. Healthcare systems in upstate New York have already been increasingly challenged in recent weeks.

Analysts say the deal could accelerate the move to the cloud. The companies say they will enable doctors to spend less time on records and more time with patients.

Joe Nicholson, DO, chief medical officer at CareAllies, talks about the importance of providers and payers having a good working relationship as well as tips for nurturing that relationship.

The study found many doctors and nurses plan to reduce their hours or leave due to overwhelming stress. Employees who feel highly valued were less likely to want to walk away.

The positions will be targeted toward hospitals in rural areas and underserved communities. They will be phased in over five years.

The rapidly spreading variant now appears to be responsible for nearly three quarters of new infections nationwide.

The company touts a new patient-centered token as a tool to produce better research and transform healthcare.

National health expenditures rose nearly 10% in 2020. But some consumers delayed care and avoided hospitals.

They are at greater risk of maternal mortality and more likely to have a wide array of complications. Doctors need to gain more comfort in treating women with disabilities, the study suggests.

Berkshire Health Systems names successor to retiring chief executive, and VCU Health announces first VP for diversity

Gov. Larry Hogan ordered hospitals to postpone non-urgent procedures when COVID-19 hospitalizations exceeded 1,200. Maryland joins other states taking similar steps and struggling to contain the latest surge.

This year, hospitals aren’t just battling the coronavirus; they’re treating more people with other health issues and dealing with staffing shortages. Hospitals are delaying procedures and diverting patients.

Many Americans have postponed or gone without some medical services in the past year, a KFF poll found. Members of minority groups and those with lower incomes are more likely to have trouble with medical bills.