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FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shots
While the panel offers guidance, its recommendations are non-binding and the FDA doesn’t have to follow them.
Walgreens invests $5.5B to accelerate new healthcare business segment
With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.
Mayo Clinic to study respiratory muscle training as long COVID treatment
Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.
Anthem, Providence tap Vim for value-based care platform deployment
The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.
Healthcare lost 17,500 jobs in September amid ongoing labor shortage
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.
Cigna divests life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses for $5.75B
By selling these businesses in seven countries Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.
Pfizer and BioNTech request EUA for COVID-19 vaccine in young children
The request for EUA will be evaluated during an upcoming Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting on October 26.
Oscar Health teams up with Chicago health systems to offer tech-enabled health plans
Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.
Henry Ford Health System taps Contessa for at-home hospital care
The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.
Intermountain Healthcare begins outpatient imaging business
The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.
