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Hospitals struggle with staff shortages in coronavirus hot spots
The surge fueled by the delta variant leaves hospital executives asking, “What else can I be doing?”
Masks, comfortable clothes likely to linger after pandemic, Post-Schar School polling finds
Survey also shows that many Americans expect to spend more time outdoors post-pandemic
Welfare rolls decline during the pandemic despite economic upheaval
Poor families’ ability to get and keep cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families depends on the state where they live.
Beleaguered national stockpile now holds more supplies, health official says
Compared with the pandemic’s start, it has 35 times as many respirator masks and 17 times as many gloves.
Biden calls for efforts to lower drug prices as part of executive order to foster competition
Drug imports from Canada and more competition within the hospital and insurance industries are part of the presidential directive.
First rules to protect patients from unexpected medical bills issued by agencies
The new rules follow a law to ban surprise billing that takes effect in January.
Medicaid enrollment swells during the pandemic, reaching a new high
Some people joined because they lost jobs and income, while others continued to get the safety-net insurance because of pandemic rules against removing enrollees.
As coronavirus recedes, colds and common viruses are back — especially among children
Ending masking and social distancing has led to an increase in common viruses among children who haven’t been exposed to them. RSV – a winter illness – is now on the rise, and some doctors are reporting increased hospitalizations.
Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people
Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
HHS, HUD team up to bring coronavirus vaccines to public housing and shelters
The partnership is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to promote equity in the pandemic response.
