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Confusion about flu shot, efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines may slow adoption
Roughly 40% of Medicare beneficiaries plan to get a coronavirus vaccine, the highest percentage among all groups.
Phase 3 trial of Novavax investigational COVID-19 vaccine opens
The investigational vaccine is made from a stabilized form of the coronavirus spike protein using recombinant protein nanoparticle technology.
Making seniors comfortable with telehealth will be a goal for healthcare in 2021
Access and communication are the main barriers to entry for older Americans seeking to utilize virtual care.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to cover all costs for COVID-19 vaccines
The company is working with state and local leaders to help support community vaccination and distribution efforts.
ACAP asks CMS to extend prior authorization proposed rule comment period
The group said the complexity of the proposed rule necessitates a longer window in which to conduct a thorough review.
Northwell launches new app through Apple to deliver teaching tips to trainees and faculty
The app uses a pedagogical approach that involves close interaction between instructors and their classrooms.
Selecting the right vendor is key to improving the patient financial experience, finds KLAS
Costs, COVID-19 risk and delays top older adults’ concerns about seeking emergency care
For-profit hospitals’ financial outlook is stable heading into 2021 despite COVID-19, Moody’s says
Patient volumes, adjusted admissions and federal funding contribute to the outlook, although outside factors could change this.
NHE: Healthcare spending was on the rise in 2019, though the increase was stable
Health spending increased at a slightly faster rate than gross domestic product but the report analyzed figures prior to the pandemic.
