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2021 hospital revenues projected to fall as much as $122 billion

Source: ACDIS

A forecast released Wednesday by the American Hospital Association and prepared by Kaufman, Hall & Associates LLC, reports that hospital revenues in 2021 are projected to fall between $53 billion and $122 billion from pre-pandemic levels.

Tip of the week

Providers should carefully monitor the CMS websites and FAQs as well as their Medicare Administrative Contractor's website for additional developments related to COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. New vaccines and drugs may be approved by the Food and Drug Administration under emergency use authorizations (EUA) and EUAs may be withdrawn at any time.

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Complex case: Working with a heart transplant patient

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Hannah looks down the heart transplant unit hallway. She has worked here as a heart transplant case manager for the past five years. In her position, Hannah has the unique opportunity to follow her patients across the care continuum, both before and after the transplant.

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Q&A: Querying for COVID-19 POA

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Q: We had a patient admitted with a negative COVID-19 test, but after being retested the patient had a positive COVID-19 result. Should we query the provider whether COVID-19 was present on admission (POA)?

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