COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

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Hospital margins negative again through October

Hospitals are still facing tough financial conditions heading into the end of 2022, with the latest National Hospital Flash Report revealing negative margins in October.

Majority of Americans report negative healthcare experiences

 Only 40% of Americans rate the quality of U.S. healthcare as “good” or “very good.”

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FDG PET/CT spots COVID-induced pancreatitis

There are limited data to determine whether pancreatitis in COVID patients is the result of a stress response triggered by severe illness or by direct damage to the β-cell structure and function.

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New signups rise 40% on healthcare marketplace

In the first few weeks of open enrollment, new signups on the healthcare marketplace, healthcare.gov, are up nearly 40%, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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'Significant' brain abnormalities shown to persist 6 months after COVID recovery

The regions that displayed the most significant differentiations in susceptibility values are known to be associated with neurological conditions such as fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches and other cognitive issues—all common complaints among many COVID long haulers. 

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Telehealth for cardiovascular disease patients: 3 key benefits and 5 ongoing challenges

Telehealth can provide significant value when it comes to managing and monitoring patients with CVD or suspected CVD. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the latest details on this evolving treatment option. 

Iodinated contrast use before, during and after COVID: Trends predict significant growth in demand

A new analysis suggests that, if the use of iodinated contrast were to follow pre-pandemic trends, it could rise by as much as 37% from 2019. 

CMO demand jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chief medical officer is the hottest job title in the healthcare field over the past few years, according to recent data that revealed a jump in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.