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U.S. Approves Abbott Labs $5 Rapid Covid-19 Test For ‘Mass Scale’ Use
Abbott Laboratories won Food and Drug Administration emergency clearance for its portable test for the coronavirus strain Covid-19 that will sell for just $5 and allow for “frequent mass testing” in schools and workplaces, the company said.
AMA To FDA: Make Sure You’re Transparent With Doctors Before Approving Covid-19 Vaccine
The American Medical Association wants to be sure the U. S. Food and Drug Administration is transparent and “continuously” informing physicians about its review process for a vaccine for the Coronavirus strain Covid-19.
CVS And Walgreens Pharmacists Key To Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
The U. S. move to allow pharmacists to administer seasonal flu shots to children is a precursor to an effort to quickly vaccinate Americans against the Coronavirus strain Covid-19 once a vaccine is approved by the federal government.
Doctor Practice Revenue Continues To Fall After States Re-Opened
Patient revenue in June was still at 76% of last year’s level even after most states re-opened and shelter-in-place orders ended, the Medical Group Management Association says.
Uber Enters Home Prescription Delivery Business With NimbleRx
Uber said it was jumping into the medication delivery business with the startup on-demand prescription platform NimbleRx.
Walmart CEO: Commitment To Healthcare Center Expansion Remains Despite Key Exec’s Departure
Walmart chief executive officer Doug McMillon said Tuesday the retail giant remains committed to its rollout of Walmart Health brand centers to expand low cost healthcare services to tens of thousands of its customers.
CVS, Walgreens Lead Unprecedented Flu Season Prep As Covid-19 Converges
U.S. drugstore chains led by Walgreens and CVS Health are rolling out an unprecedented early push for Americans to get vaccinated at their pharmacies for the seasonal flu before that virus converges with the Covid-19 pandemic
How Kamala Harris Boosts Biden’s ‘Medicare At 60’ Plan
Sen. Kamala Harris’ selection as the Democratic Party’s Vice Presidential nominee should help the Medicare at 60 proposal of Joe Biden.
CVS Health Hub Construction Back On Track After Covid-19 Shutdowns
CVS Health is back on track with the rollout its new health hub concept to 1,500 stores across the U. S. within the next two years despite the continuing spread of the coronavirus strain Covid-19.
Pfizer CEO Bourla: We’ll Know By October Whether Our Covid-19 Vaccine Works
Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla said Thursday clinical trials should reveal by October whether the company’s vaccine against the Coronavirus strain Covid-19 is safe and effective.
