David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
Study found the benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion
High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
70.2 percent of e-consults met all four criteria for appropriateness; rate of avoided visits 81.2 percent
Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA
Following implementation of ACA, insurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion
March 2020 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for March 2020. This roundup includes the...
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
