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Prior to the pandemic, virtual doctor's visits were limited to a small set of services. That was until former President Donald Trump directed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to add more than 80 new telehealth services to the list of services covered by Medicare and to reimburse them at the same rate as in-person services. That change allowed for the expansion of telehealth, but raised new problems for providers.
Altru Health System Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care
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Grand Forks- Altru Health System is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
“We are beyond thankful for this recognition,” said Janice Hamscher, Chief Nursing Officer at Altru Health System. “It shows the care our providers put into our community by giving high quality and low-cost healthcare to our expectant mothers and their babies.”
Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider bias. Compared to similarly developed countries such as Canada, Germany, and Australia, the United State has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR), at approximately 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, with the
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In an effort to provide support through the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) is ensuring members will have free access to COVID-19 vaccines when available. The federal government has indicated they will cover the cost of the vaccine and BCBSND will cover administration costs associated with the vaccine, resulting in no charge for the member. In addition, BCBSND is extending its expanded benefits for the testing and treatment of COVID-19 through March 31, 2021, which is a unique offering by a health payer in the state.
“High vaccination rates are crucial for getting through this pandemic and removing any financial barriers to receiving the vaccine is right thing to do for our members,” shared BCBSND president and CEO Dan Conrad. “Now more than ever, we encourage all North Dakotans to receive both the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine, once available.”