Like many providers, Highmark's patient volumes fell last year due to the coronavirus outbreak, with inpatient discharges decreasing 9%, outpatient registrations slipping 2%, and physician visits falling 7%.
Becerra's confirmation to lead the nation's health department was warmly received by healthcare organizations still dealing with the lingering challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Allyson Y. Schwartz, former congresswoman and CEO of Better Medicare Alliance, reviews the Biden policy agenda and what healthcare executives should expect from Capitol Hill this year.
The increased availability of vaccines and decreased rate of hospitalizations spells promise for provider organizations, but there are other pressing factors to consider.
