Operations
ACOs also hit an average quality score of 97.8%, and 60 ACOs earned a perfect score of 100.
Roadblocks remain, with few detailed road maps for those looking to develop a sustainable telehealth strategy.
For Arizona's HonorHealth, distributing the COVID-19 vaccine was more about using what already existed.
Cigna will offer individual and family plans on the individual exchanges in 313 counties spanning 13 states.
The Delta variant has driven a rise in cases among nursing home residents from a low of 319 cases on June 27, to 2,696 cases on August 8.
ED and inpatient volumes have returned to 2019 levels, though respondents said they expect it to be roughly 5-6% higher in 2022.
Higgins currently serves as surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has served in numerous professional roles.
The longtime health IT leader, who has served in top roles at Google Health and Geisinger, will take the reins October 1. William Zollars has been appointed chairman of Cerner's board of directors.
HIMSS21 Digital
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling talks about the hospital of the future during HIMSS21 Digital.
The for-profit healthcare system is investing in and forming digital collaboration with the new owner.