Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations have increased sharply due to the spread of the delta variant—and in states that are facing especially acute surges, daily vaccination rates have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled.

Writing for Harvard Business Review, three experts share how MD Anderson Cancer Center deployed several behavioral "nudges" to help surgeons significantly cut costs—without jeopardizing patient care.

Although scientists are concerned about the increased transmissibility of the delta variant, as well as its potential to lead to more dangerous mutations, many are cautiously optimistic that it won't lead to a "doomsday" Covid-19 scenario. Here's what several top experts predict for the delta variant's future—including Anthony Fauci, Rochelle Walensky, and more.

CMS on Thursday published final rules to update payment rates and policies for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and hospices. Advisory Board's experts round up the biggest changes coming to post-acute care facilities in fiscal year 2022 and beyond.

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) announced he tested positive for the coronavirus despite being vaccinated, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from the District of Columbia and Florida.