The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 22, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
Responding to Black Americans’ concerns regarding COVID vaccinations
Black health care professionals and organizations have been holding conversations and town hall meetings to share information and reduce doubts about the safety of the COVID vaccines.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine less effective against Delta
A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 21, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 20, 2021
Regulators mull boosters as delta variant rages
The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 19, 2021
Organizations call for healthcare employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 16, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 15, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy among the young hampering herd COVID-19 immunity
A large portion of young adults are still saying they likely won’t get the shots.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 14, 2021
CVS study shows patients want choice post-pandemic
The survey found that people are seeking more personalized, customizable, and accessible care.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 13, 2021
Flu vaccination could lessen impact of COVID-19 effects
Influenza vaccines may protect against some of the worst effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 booster shot not needed right now for vaccinated patients, CDC and FDA say
The CDC and FDA put out a statement after Pfizer and BioNtech discuss the potential benefits of a COVID-19 booster.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 12, 2021
Pfizer to seek approval of COVID-19 booster
The FDA and CDC say the booster isn’t currently necessary.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 9, 2021
Study: Vaccination push cut U.S. COVID-19 deaths
Without the COVID-19 vaccine nearly twice as many people in the U.S. would have died of the disease this year.
A snapshot: The state of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.
Results from an ongoing research project tracking Americans’ experiences with, and attitudes towards, COVID-19 vaccinations.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 8, 2021
Study: COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not effective
Researchers say Ohio’s “Vax-a-Million” lottery wasn’t associated with an increased number of vaccinations.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 7,2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 6, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 1, 2021
What to know about the delta variant of COVID-19
The variant is quickly spreading and reinvigorating the debate over masks.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: June 30, 2021
Study: Independent practices dwindling as physician employment booms
Only 30 percent of U.S. physicians were practicing independently at the start of this year.
Physician groups, hospitals approaching pre-pandemic levels
This may be a sign that COVID-19 volatility in the healthcare industry has ended.