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Survey: 1 in 4 physicians had patient seriously affected by prior authorizationProviders are pushing Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to force Medicare Advantage plans to streamline and standardize prior authorization and increase health plan transparency.CMS creates new office to cut clinician red tapeThe new office will bolster the dialogue between regulators and healthcare workers as staff looks to cull outdated regulations, CMS said.HCA nurses to strike over staffing cuts and PPE shortagesNurses and support staff at HCA Healthcare plan to strike Friday in protest over cuts and concessions the corporation is pushing on front-line healthcare workers as the coronavirus continues to spread nationwide.Cigna, Oscar to offer small business plans in three statesOscar and Cigna plan to offer co-branded coverage in Atlanta, San Francisco and four cities in Tennessee starting in the fourth quarter of this year.Erlanger ends COVID-19 furloughs, executive pay cutsErlanger Health System in Tennessee is ending furloughs, reduced staff hours and executive pay cuts that were implemented as a result of the pandemic. But COVID-19 cases show no sign of slowing in the state.CMS Medicare data reveals who is at high risk for COVID-19CMS releasednew Medicare claims data Monday that show those who are older, lower income, minorities and have chronic conditions are at higher risk for COVID-19.California governor, lawmakers reject hospitals call for $1 billion in reliefThe budget deal announced by California's governor and legislative leaders does not include the $1 billion in immediate aid hospitals requested.Appeals court rules bankrupt hospitals not eligible for small business loansThe ruling said that courts cannot stop the Small Business Administration from excluding hospitals in bankruptcy proceedings from forgivable COVID-19 relief loans.Utah state epidemiologist warns of dangerous COVID-19 spreadUtah's state epidemiologist is warning leaders that a rapid spread of the coronavirus could force hospitals to run out of intensive care beds next month and may require reinstating some restrictions that were lifted in May, according to a memo released Monday.VA connected care office has spent $39 million in CARES Act fundingAn office at the Veterans Affairs Department that oversees telemedicine services has spent $39 million purchasing equipment for patients and providers as well as bolstering the agency's telemedicine help desk.Fauci says it will be when not if for a COVID-19 vaccineThe government's top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes "it will be when and not if" there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that some will be ready at the end of the year.Beaumont reduces bed count by 86 at one hospital, transfers some to other facilitiesThe moves will have a small impact on staffing at its Wayne, Mich., hospital but will save Southfield, Mich.-based Beaumont Health an unspecified amount of money and most likely lead to higher revenue at two other hospitals.The battle is not over: Rising infections seen worldwideNations around the world and U.S. states struggled mightily Tuesday to contain a surge of coronavirus infections as lockdowns eased.Physicians urge cancer screening to avoid second health crisisA recent survey by the American Cancer Society found that 50% of cancer patients and survivors reported some impact to their care as a result of the pandemic.Coronavirus outbreak: Health officers sound alarm as California economy reopensLive updates from Modern Healthcare on the coronavirus outbreak and how COVID-19 is affecting the healthcare industry.Pandemic forced insurers to pay for in-home treatments With a push from COVID-19, such "hospital-at-home" programs and other remote technologies — from online visits with doctors to virtual physical therapy to home oxygen monitoring — have been rapidly rolled out and, often, embraced.After pandemic-induced delays, healthcare deals should speed upCOVID-19, which rapidly put healthcare transactions on hold, has exacerbated the conditions for organizations—especially smaller ones—that were seeking a partner due to financial distress or risk.Why layoffs by other employers threaten AbbVieWidespread loss of commercial insurance is expected to put financial pressure on drugmakers, and it comes at a particularly challenging time for AbbVie.Continuous Medicaid eligibility linked with fewer coverage gapsResearchers at George Washington University found that children who are guaranteed continuous Medicaid eligibility are less likely to experience gaps in insurance coverage, but it's unclear if they had better health outcomes.Dem ACA improvement plan hikes subsidies, incentivizes Medicaid expansionA House vote is expected before July 4 but the Senate won't take up the proposal. The legislation would tweak the Affordable Care Act to expand premium subsidies and incentivize states to expand Medicaid, among other changes.Rennova creates Knoxville office to oversee provider operationsFlorida-based Rennova Health has opened a Knoxville office to oversee its hospitals in Tennessee and physician clinic in Kentucky.University of Illinois to screen students with COVID test developed on campusResearchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus developed a new saliva test they hope can be used to test thousands of students a day.Surging U.S. virus cases raise fear that progress is slippingThe number of COVID-19 hospital admissions has tripled since Memorial Day to more then 1,400 across eight hospital systems in the Houston metropolitan area. Other states and countries are also seeing increasing case loads.Stark, anti-kickback law changes can t come soon enough, experts sayThe COVID-19 pandemic is producing even more evidence that proposed changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations should be a priority.36 Chicago-area hospitals name racism a public health crisis In an open letter—coincidentally shared on Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.—36 organizations committed to improving health equity across the city of Chicago. Sign up for free enewsletters and alerts to receive breaking news and in-depth coverage of healthcare events and trends, as they happen, right to your inbox. Subscribe Today The weekly magazine, websites, research and databases provide a powerful and all-encompassing industry presence. We help you make informed business decisions and lead your organizations to success. 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