During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has become abundantly clear that the burden from this disease has not been shared equally. Minorities have been disproportionately affected by everything from economic fallout to disease severity and prevalence.
CMS had a busy year. Tasked with responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE), it introduced a number of measures under the National Emergencies Act, which authorized the HHS secretary to waive or temporarily modify Medicare, Medicaid, and state Children's Health Insurance Programs according to national needs.
Q: Due to changes implemented by provisions of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act, hospitals must support the patient’s ability to choose a postacute facility by providing not only a list of providers in the patient’s area, but also information about the quality of services they provide. What steps can hospitals take to provide clear, actionable information to patients?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is taking a disproportionate toll on minorities in this country, according to the results of a survey by The Commonwealth Fund.
Q: Many people are experiencing prolonged isolation during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. How is this affecting their health outcomes, and how can case managers help?
