The U.S. has issued guidance that authorizes pharmacy technicians to administer Covid-19 vaccines under pharmacist supervision in a boost to CVS Health, Walgreens and other drugstores across the U.S.
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Mental Health Advocates Say These Things Need To Change No Matter Who Wins The Election
The Covid-19 pandemic is creating a surge of people needing mental health services, many for the first-time, which will require increasing funding, boosting the workforce and pushing for parity.
The Moral Complexities Of The Covid-19 Recovery Ahead
Dr. Pooja Yerramilli, Dr. Folasade P. May and Dr. Vanessa Bradford Kerry discuss the need for long-term political leadership and investment in three critical areas: the social determinants of health, public health infrastructure, and access to health s…
Anthem Blue Cross Still Sees Deferral Of Patient Care In Pandemic
Health insurer Anthem said patients are still deferring healthcare treatments and procedures the large health insurer pays for amid the ongoing pandemic and spread of Covid-19.
Centene’s Enrollment Jumps Thanks To WellCare And Pandemic Enrollment
Centene, which completed its acquisition WellCare earlier this year to create a national health plan, reported revenue jumped 53% to $29 billion, putting the company on track to eclipse $109 billion in revenue for 2020.
Here’s What’s In Trump’s Healthcare Plan
President Trump has hardly been inactive on health care during his term. In fact, his administration has taken a number of important but underappreciated steps to boost consumer choice and affordability in the healthcare marketplace. That’s a record wo…
The Tech Expanding Birth Control And Abortion Access Amid The Pandemic
The pandemic is making it harder than ever for people to access reproductive healthcare.
University Of Michigan Undergraduates Required To Shelter-In-Place For 2 Weeks
The sports teams will be able to continue the season.
Merck CEO Ken Frazier Calls On Corporate America To Help Stabilize Society
Frazier says companies should lobby for better education, healthcare and social justice, just like they lobby for business interests.
Black Women And Breast Cancer: Mary J. Blige EmPOWERs Survival
Mary J. Blige, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, is advocating for breast cancer screening among Black women.
