Tag Archives: COVID-19

Employee Burnout: The What

The last 12 months stand out almost as a case study on the effects of stress and every employer is witnessing firsthand the its impact on workers. It’s no wonder that employee burnout is listed as one of the top … Read Full Post

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CMS Releases “Telehealth for Providers: What You Need to Know”

Despite all the information about telehealth (TH) published and available since the Spring of 2020, misconceptions and misunderstandings still exist and can be costly in lost revenue and billing error recoupments.  CMS has published a very comprehensive guide to TH … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – A year after lockdown: 5 ways the world of work has changed for good

It’s doubtful that anyone remains unaffected by the lockdowns that persist a year after the start of the public health emergency.  Every sector and group would argue that the effects have been particularly difficult on its own members, but most … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Want to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Try money

In an earlier post, we reported on employers’ positions on whether or not to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, certainly a topic with strong opinions on both sides.  This article, though, shows that employees could be induced to be vaccinated, beyond the … Read Full Post

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“Webside Manner” 101

Before the pandemic, we always referred to bedside manner but after COVID and telehealth (TH) were approved during the Public Health Emergency (PHE), this is being referred to “webside manner,” an indication of the changing times. Not only is TH … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – During COVID, holiday gift-giving can be HR’s ‘time to shine’

This year has rocked the workplace like no other, and although we’re probably all glad to see 2020 end, the issue of holiday traditions looms large.  Many companies of all sizes are foregoing expensive holiday parties this year for many … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – The Average Cost of Hospital Care for COVID-19

Wide variations in hospital costs for COVID-19 patients were discussed in an article from Healthcare Finance News.  The author cited claims research from February through August and revealed the average cost of hospital care varied by age and length of … Read Full Post

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Trump Administration Announces $20 Billion in New Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding

On October 5, 2020, the Department of Health & Human Services announced that healthcare providers will be able to apply for a Phase 3 General Distribution allocation from the Provider Relief Fund.  This allocation is available to providers who were … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Enhanced Care During COVID-19: New Uses for Home Health Virtual Visits

An interesting whitepaper from NavCare shed some light on the importance to the bottom line and patient outcomes of virtual visits and associated technology.  In 2020, the perfect storm hit home care:  the phasing in of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Inside Citizens Bank’s Unique COVID-era Benefits

Is there anyone who has not been impacted by the COVID crisis?  We’d be hard-pressed to find that lucky individual! Everyone else has been – to put it nicely – rocked by the changes to our family life, recreation, health … Read Full Post

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