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FDA advisory committee approves booster for individuals 65 and older and others at high risk for COVID-19
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted unanimously on Friday to approve emergency use authorization for a Pfizer vaccine booster shot individuals 65 years and older and individuals of any age at high risk of severe COVID-19.
The booste…
Managed Medicaid plans and health systems hampered from texting consumers by 30-year-old law
A 30-year-old federal law is preventing many managed Medicaid plans from communicating with their members in the way most consumers prefer to get information: by text.
Northwell Health and Walgreens partner on 5-year digital agreement
Northwell Health and Walgreens have announced a five-year strategic affiliation in New York State.
The digital agreement makes Northwell telehealth providers accessible on the Walgreens Find Care platform, expanding community member access to virtual e…
Intermountain postpones all non-urgent surgeries due to COVID-19 surge
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Intermountain Healthcare is postponing all non-urgent surgeries and procedures requiring a hospital admission in its trauma and community hospitals.
Staff are needed for the ICUs and acute care units, Intermountain said.
2.8 million people gained ACA coverage during special enrollment period
More than 2.8 million people gained health insurance during the special enrollment period for Affordable Care Act coverage this year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Nebraska pays $80,000 to settle HIPAA complaint
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska is paying $80,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA privacy law on a complaint that the hospital did not provide timely access to all of the medical records requested.
CMS repeals rule allowing coverage of breakthrough technologies for Medicare patients
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is repealing a final rule issued in January that would have covered breakthrough technology in Medicare.
The rule that would have allowed access to Food and Drug Administration-designated and -approved tec…
Certain insurers required to disclose payment to agents or brokers under proposed rule
Surprise bills due to out-of-network air ambulance services would be banned and out-of-pocket costs limited.
Biden mandates vaccines for private sector, federal employees, healthcare staff and more
President Biden today took steps to increase the number of Americans who are vaccinated by mandating shots for healthcare workers and also for the private sector.
Biden’s plan requires all employers with 100-plus employees to ensure their workers are v…
DOJ files lawsuit against Texas over abortion law
The federal government wants SB8 declared invalid and the court to issue a preliminary and permanent injunction.
