Hospital Service Volumes Expected to Rebound, Survey Finds

Christopher Cheney, March 22, 2021

Health system executives surveyed early this year are optimistic about service volumes despite ongoing uncertainty linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Lessons Learned From Flu Vaccination Trends

Christopher Cheney, March 19, 2021

Historical influenza trends illuminate how to roll out coronavirus vaccines to underserved racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

Outlook for Home-Based Primary Care Positive

Christopher Cheney, March 17, 2021

The Home Centered Care Institute, which is an advocacy and education nonprofit, has named a new president.

Medicare Service Utilization Plummeted from March to May 2020, Report Shows

Christopher Cheney, March 15, 2021

Deferment of elective care and uncertainty over safety procedures were among drivers of decreased utilization, analyst says.

Long COVID Alliance Launched to Help Coronavirus 'Long Haulers'

Christopher Cheney, March 12, 2021

The membership of the coalition includes many organizations that are focused on other complex chronic illnesses.

How to Create a Transitional Outpatient Program for Behavioral Health Inpatients

Christopher Cheney, March 10, 2021

Case managers are a pivotal element of a new program designed to improve care for behavioral health patients up to three months after hospital discharge.

How to Address Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Americans

Christopher Cheney, March 8, 2021

An Ohio medical center's chief diversity officer discusses the origins of mistrust and strategies to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

How to Use Digital Tools for Intake Processes and Patient Engagement

Christopher Cheney, March 5, 2021

Digital tools can increase the capability to communicate with patients and boost the efficiency and safety of intake processes.

Coronavirus: How RWJBarnabas Health is Administering Monoclonal Antibodies

Christopher Cheney, March 3, 2021

RWJBarnabas Health moved forward quickly in treating COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody therapy, giving the medication to patients within 10 days of emergency use authorization.

Coronavirus: 35% of Survey Respondents Say They Are Unlikely to Get Vaccinated

Christopher Cheney, March 1, 2021

Among vaccine-hesitant adults, most were concerned about side effects and vaccine effectiveness.

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