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Health plans banned from denying coverage of COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals
New guidance issued by the Biden Administration today makes it clear that private group health plans cannot use medical screening criteria to deny coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic tests for members who are asymptomatic or who have no known or suspected…
Biden signs executive order to spur domestic supply chain
President Joe Biden has signed a supply chain executive order that affects a broad range of materials, including pharmaceuticals.
Hospitals want $35 billion in $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
The American Hospital Association is asking the federal government for $35 billion to be included in the current $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that is expected to pass the House on Friday.
CVS Health, Lyft and YMCA team for equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccination site
CVS Health has teamed with Lyft, the YMCA and other nonprofit partners to address inequities related to COVID-19 vaccine access in vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on Black and Hispanic populations.
Texas hospitals deal with winter storm disaster
On Wednesday, 45 hospitals were declared an internal disaster due to lack of water pressure or pipes bursting, according to SETRAC CEO.
