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Misuse can result in administrative burdens for providers and delay needed medical intervention, the bill's authors said.
Regulations allowing nonhospital space to be used for patient care during the COVID-19 emergency gave rise to hospital care in the home setting.
While the technology can be hugely beneficial, providers have to find the sweet spot when it comes to patients’ comfort levels.
Cigna says it expects demand for virtual care, especially for behavioral health services, to remain high post-pandemic.
Included is post-discharge meal delivery, transportation and up to six hours of in-home personal care.
Four patients remained hospitalized as of Wednesday, with one in intensive care, and three patients have died.
Walmart’s acquisition of MeMD is an investment in omnichannel access to care that directly competes with traditional providers.
Not all of the money allocated to date has been distributed, and what has may not have been fully utilized by the recipients.
The funds will be used to provide services and emergency supplies, such as diapers, food, water and hand sanitizer.