Care Coordination

The number of hospitalizations and new daily COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire is at the highest level since the pandemic began. 

Humana is continuing its value-based relationship with Kansas-based Hutchinson Clinic, the payer announced Nov. 22. 

Massachusetts is ordering hospitals with limited capacity to reduce elective procedures amid workforce shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five hospitals recently announced they are temporarily or permanently closing services as staffing problems persist during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Oscar Health is collaborating with Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare on a new health plan it intends to roll out to 250 of the system's provider locations. 

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare deactivated crisis standards of care Nov. 22 for hospitals and health systems across the state, with the exception of north Idaho.

Amid a COVID-19 surge, health officials in Central California are pleading with state officials to send patients to other, less affected areas such as Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Times reported Nov. 23.

Humana has formed a value-based relationship with Minneapolis-based Allina Health, the insurer announced Nov. 22. 

Mount Sinai South Nassau said it is temporarily closing the freestanding Long Beach (N.Y.) Emergency Department beginning Nov. 22 because of nursing staff shortages caused by the state COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily increasing in Maine and now are at the highest level seen during the pandemic, The Portland Press Herald reported Nov. 21.