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The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
May 2nd 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
April 26th 2024
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
Primary care stays strong despite pandemic
Despite the difficulty of the COVID-19 pandemic, primary care has remained resilient and used telehealth to bridge the gap.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 12, 2021
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Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 11, 2021
White House report: COVID-19 vaccine mandates working
The Biden administration says that vaccination mandates are not leading to the mass resignations in health that some expected.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 8, 2021
Pfizer submits application for child COVID-19 vaccine EUA
The drug has proven effective in patients between 5 and 11 years old, according to Pfizer.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 7, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 6, 2021
How HIEs can help in managing COVID-19
HIEs can better treat patients with COVID-19.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 4, 2021
COVID-19 antiviral pill shows promise in trial
Merck plans to submit data on the antiviral pill and apply for emergency use authorization.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct.1, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 30, 2021
Survey: Uptick in COVID-19 vaccination tied to Delta, hospitalizations, deaths
The leading causes of the bump in COVID-19 vaccination are tied to the impact of the disease.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 29, 2021
ACP calls for physician well-being support during COVID-19
Physician well-being has taken a beating throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 28, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 27, 2021
CDC gives go ahead to Pfizer COVID-19 boosters
CDC Director Walensky overrode an agency panel to recommend the shots for healthcare workers.
Study: Small bump in physician retirements in worst month of pandemic
April 2020 saw more than 1 percent of doctors retire.
Pandemic expected to push hospital losses throughout 2021
Kaufman Hall believe hospitals across the country will lose about $54 billion in net incomes.
FDA authorizes Pfizer boosters for patients over 65, at high risk of COVID-19
The agency did not recommend the additional shots for the general public.
Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 booster proves effective
A study shows an additional dose of the vaccine gives the patient 94 percent protection against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 22, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 21, 2021
Pfizer reports positive results for COVID-19 vaccine in children
Pfizer and COVID-19 vaccine development partner BioNTech reported positive topline results from a pivotal trial of the vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 20, 2021
UPDATE: FDA committee votes against COVID-19 boosters for most
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted against recommending the extra shots for the general public.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 17, 2021
ACP gives employers, others greenlight on vaccine mandates
The organization says the government’s requirements are appropriate.