Anthem’s membership grew by more than 1 million thanks to a big increase in enrollment in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans.
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What Dikembe Mutombo, The NBA, Kaiser Permanente Are Doing About Covid-19 Vaccine Inequities
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found that people of color are not getting a proportional share of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Homelessness Is A Healthcare Issue. Why Don’t We Treat It As One?
Housing alone will not solve the problems of people experiencing homelessness. Healthcare must be part of the solution, too.
The Race To Keep Antibody Treatments One Step Ahead Of Covid-19 Variants
Antibody therapies have been a key tool in keeping patients out of hospitals, but drug companies are fighting to stay ahead of coronavirus mutations.
How The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Might Slow Down The Global Covid-19 Response
Richer countries have the luxury of picking and choosing between vaccine options, but their regulatory decisions may make it harder for poorer countries to fight the pandemic.
Covid-19 Increases Stress And Traumatic Stress Disorders Including Drug Abuse And Fatal Overdoses
Research consistently demonstrates that individuals who suffer from PTSD are more likely to have problems with substance dependence. Creating integrated healthcare systems will be critical in fighting the syndemics such as PTSD and addiction that accom…
Michigan Battles Covid Surge: Gov. Whitmer Urges Suspending In-Person Schooling, Youth Sports
“To be very clear, these are not orders, mandates or requirements,” Whitmer said.
New Press Ganey Report Warns That Covid-19 May Have Worsened Hospital Safety
At least one in six people admitted to an American hospital suffered a hospital-acquired infection—long before we heard of SARS-CoV-19. Now the problem may be getting worse.Press Ganey finds troubling decline in leading indicators of safety in hospital…
The Billionaire Who Controls Your Medical Records
Epic Systems founder Judy Faulkner built an empire pioneering—and later dominating—electronic medical records. For decades, she’s kept them walled off from competitors, but now the pandemic is fueling a digital health care race that might finally toppl…
America’s Shadow Pandemic – Here’s How To Design Now For The Behavioral Health Crisis Ahead
Hospital design experts Ryan Hullinger and Sarah Markovitz discuss how health systems should start rethinking physical spaces so they are well-equipped to provide patients with the behavioral health support they need.
