Accreditors weigh benefits of remote surveying as inspections resume

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Friday, May 29, 2020 Friday, May 29, 2020 Subscription Required Accreditors weigh benefits of remote surveying as inspections resume The Joint Commission will resume accreditations of healthcare organizations starting in June. But the process will be different due to COVID-19, and that's opening up discussions about the feasibility of virtual surveys long term. Read More > CDC's COVID-19 numbers underestimate toll on healthcare workers, experts say Experts are concerned the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates are under-counting the actual number of COVID-19 cases and deaths occurring among healthcare workers, which they say could hinder their response efforts. Read More > Virus ignited in U.S. no earlier than mid-January, study says The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation halted travel from China, according to the most comprehensive federal study to date of when the virus began spreading. Read More > Cancer and COVID-19 are a dangerous mix, new studies find New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within a month than people without cancer who got it, two studies found. Read More > The 44th annual Hospital Systems survey is open and accepting submissions. Have a say in what important industry trends will be reported on in this crucial time. Contact research@modernhealthcare.com to receive your copy. Survey deadline is June 15. Subscription Required Doctor loses his father to COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Slonim’s father, also named Anthony, died April 14 due to complications from COVID-19. The president and CEO of Renown Health penned this tribute to honor his father and to recognize the resiliency of a workforce that is being deeply, and personally, impacted by this pandemic. Read More > Coronavirus outbreak: GOP House Doc Caucus chair introduces healthcare provider liability protections Live updates from Modern Healthcare on the coronavirus outbreak and how COVID-19 is affecting the healthcare industry. Read More > Subscription Required Next phase of telemedicine to move beyond video visits In the wake of COVID-19, Modern Healthcare moved its annual Transformation Summit online. The five-part webinar series brought together healthcare and technology leaders to discuss topics like innovation in times of emergency, patient-centered care and mental health. Read More > FDA OKs Quest's COVID-19 self-collection test Quest Diagnostics said on Thursday that it has received Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization for its self-collection kit for COVID-19. Read More > New lab tests find some discharged COVID patients still test positive About 16% of discharged COVID-19 patients later tested positive on an RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, a new study has found. Read More > Social Determinants of Health Symposium Virtual Experience Join Modern Healthcare for a conversation with providers, payers and all entities along the continuum of care to address the systemic inequities preventing healthy communities. Experts will discuss the challenges and successes, and best practices and strategies to achieve greater health outcomes and create inclusive and sustainable local economies. Join us for the virtual experience June 2. Learn more about this event here. SPONSORED CONTENT Connect with Us Stay Connected “Join the conversation with Modern Healthcare through our social media pages” Feedback or questions? Contact Us Email Editor | Customer Service | Advertise with Us   This email was sent to chunduri22.covid@blogger.com To ensure delivery of our newsletters to your inbox, please add modernhealthcare@CrainAlerts.com to your address book. Manage My Account | Unsubscribe   © 2020 Modern Healthcare 150 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 United States Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions