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The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
April 18th 2024
Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.
New Commonwealth Fund data measures latest inequities in care across racial and ethnic populations.
April 17th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
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March 29th 2024
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 20, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 19, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 18, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 15, 2022
FDA approves emergency use for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Clinical trial finds 90.4% effectiveness rating for those aged 18 years and older.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 14, 2022
U.S. needs better long-term supports for older adults, ACP says
New position paper has five recommendations for financing, nursing homes, family caregivers.
Survey: Clinicians say COVID-19 testing remains critical
Two-thirds report conducting on-site testing.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 13, 2022
White House updates strategy to manage BA.5 variant of COVID-19 virus
Health agency leaders say tools are in place and deaths are preventable.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 12, 2022
Paxlovid prescription power could have bad effects on COVID-19 patients, physician groups say
FDA decision prompts praise from pharmacists for expanding treatment and equity around nation.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 11, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 8, 2022
FDA expands Paxlovid prescription authority to pharmacists to combat COVID-19
Oral antiviral pills may help adults and children avoid hospitalization and death.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 7, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 6, 2022
HHS orders at least 105 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for fall
Purchase follows FDA recommendation to include Omicron component in boosters.
Family physicians want federal plan to transition out of COVID-19 public health emergency
AAFP praises pandemic flexibilities and recommends future policies on vaccines, payments, telehealth and more.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 30, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 29, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 28, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 27, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 24, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 23, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 22, 2022
COVID-19 responses: 11 top performing states
Here are the top 11 states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
COVID-19 responses: 9 states at the bottom
Here are the bottom nine states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 21, 2022
Patients responded to primary care physicians’ messages for COVID-19 vaccinations
Messages addressed vaccine safety, effectiveness, trust.