Hospitals

Hospitals Ask Congress To Forgive $100B In Medicare Loans
Hospitals Ask Congress To Forgive $100B In Medicare Loans
July 28, 2020  |  Healthcare

U.S. hospitals want Congress to forgive $100 billion in Medicare loans that were made earlier this year to help the healthcare system amid the coronavirus...

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Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips 16 Pct In China
Today In Payments: OCC Says Banks Can’t Hide Under Cover Of COVID; Smartphone Demand Slips...
July 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the OCC says bank regulation waivers will not continue indefinitely, and smartphone sales have dropped 16 percent in China. Plus, 80...

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Hackers Hike Attacks On Hospitals Amid Pandemic
Hackers Hike Attacks On Hospitals Amid Pandemic
July 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A national survey has found more than 80 percent of medical practices have been the victims of cyberattacks, USA Today reported. More than half of...

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Deep Dive: How Manufacturers Are Transitioning To Counter PPE Shortages
Deep Dive: How Manufacturers Are Transitioning To Counter PPE Shortages
June 17, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Fighting a pandemic takes clear communication, strategic organization and responsive action. It also requires supplies, which has been a major worldwide stumbling block. The U.S....

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How Faster Disbursements Can Help Solve Patients’ Payment Pain Points
How Faster Disbursements Can Help Solve Patients’ Payment Pain Points
May 29, 2020  |  Disbursements

The United States healthcare system is notorious for burdening patients with hefty expenses — a reality that existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic turned a...

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Almost 800 Lawsuits Over Deaths, Safety And Canceled Events Filed
Almost 800 Lawsuits Over Deaths, Safety And Canceled Events Filed
May 04, 2020  |  Legal

More than 770 lawsuits are piling up against hospitals, nursing homes, gyms, airlines and cruise lines in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, alleging various...

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Frontline Workers Want More Pandemic Hazard Pay
Frontline Workers Want More Pandemic Hazard Pay
May 04, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are asking for more bonus pay although many have indicated that no amount of money is...

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Today In Payments: Amazon Trials Video Onboarding For New Merchants; Hospitals Face Cash Crunch
Today In Payments: Amazon Trials Video Onboarding For New Merchants; Hospitals Face Cash Crunch
April 27, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Amazon is trialing video onboarding calls to prevent merchant fraud, and hospitals face major financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plus,...

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