Chip Kahn, president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals, talked with Modern Healthcare Managing Editor Matthew Weinstock about what the industry can expect during the early days of the Biden administration.

Arkansas is experiencing some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the country. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the situation has forced leaders to look at different ways of deploying nurses, including a greater reliance on team-based care.

Mount Sinai Health System in May became one of the first providers in the nation to open a COVID-19 recovery clinic, offering care for so-called long-haulers.

On Dec. 14, hospitals and health systems across the nation began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines to staff. As vaccines continue to be distributed, organizations can learn from CommonSpirit Health, which has taken a highly coordinated approach with its operations in 21 states.

Beyond the staggering number of cases and deaths, the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating a crisis in mental health. But increased awareness of mental health issues may result in better care in the long run, according to Mark Ganz, CEO of Cambia Health Solutions.

The COVID-19 spike is putting a huge amount of stress on an already taxed workforce. Managing Editor Matthew Weinstock recently spoke with Dr. Steven Corwin, president and CEO of New York-Presbyterian, about ways leaders can help keep morale up and try to prevent staff burnout.

Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the nation, that hasn’t stopped a sizable move in the industry—the growth of innovative new primary-care models, led by such companies as Oak Street Health, ChenMed and VillageMD.

The coronavirus pandemic and the isolation that’s resulted from social distancing is taking a toll on children and teens. Over the summer, a study in the journal Pediatrics found that more than 14% of parents reported a worsening of behavioral health for their children.

Trust the process and support the team. That’s been a mantra for Martin Bonick since he took over as CEO of Ardent Health Services in mid-August. Bonick says the organization has benefited from sharing ideas across markets, and it has become more nimble while confronting the pandemic on several fronts.

Humana is one of the nation’s largest players in the Medicare Advantage market. Roughly half of those members see a primary-care physician who is engaged in some form of a value-based contract. Modern Healthcare Managing Editor Matthew Weinstock recently spoke with Humana Chief Medical Officer Dr. William Shrank about the drive to value-based care.