COVID-19

Solutions for doctor shortage won’t be easy or fast, but they could be effective, AMA president says.

American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.

Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.

Survey examines slow uptake of vaccines among adults.

Number of in-person visits declined less than among vertically integrated practices, study reveals

Technology was used for rapid creation of shots against COVID-19.

Republicans are more likely to say they are not getting the vaccine and that it isn’t safe

Funds will go primarily to clinics treating historically underserved groups

Biden administration announces $600 million in funding for at-home tests that will be mailed to those requesting them

Census Bureau releases estimates that show uninsured rate is decreasing in recent years.

New shots scheduled to arrive this fall; CDC to discuss clinical recommendations tomorrow.

List of criminal and civil actions is growing and Justice Department says there’s more to come.

KFF survey analyzes false statements and finds people put trust in ‘probably.’

Twitter, Facebook were most frequently-used platforms

U.S. Department of Justice claims first conviction by jury trial for pandemic fraud charges.

Survey finds stress levels for many are higher now than during height of the pandemic

Survey results suggest more support for physicians would help.

Study suggests greater numbers of excess deaths during pandemic in Republican-leaning areas

With no major policy shifts to tackle public health problems, it’s going to get worse.

Survey of physicians, nurses highlights burnout and things that could improve hospital job conditions.

Federal laws maintained Medicaid enrollment and made Marketplace plans more affordable for more people.

President taps internal medicine physician with government experience.

Social media exploded with caustic criticism when physicians shared the facts and advocated for personal and public health.

House committee debates credibility, accuracy, and influence of politics and science.

More authority? More oversight? More data? More communication? Physicians, lawmakers, public health experts ponder what lessons will make a difference going forward.

Medication is the first in pill form to receive approval

Physicians debate merits of face covers as virus becomes endemic in the population.

Seasonal influenza kills hundreds of thousands of people every year due to a constantly changing virus and highly inefficient vaccine production. A universal flu vaccine could deal with the first problem, and mRNA technology with the second.

Here’s what to know, according to the federal health agency.

Authority to compile some numbers will expire May 11.