Category: Editors’ Pick

As Trump Dithers, States Enlist Celebrities And Athletes To Encourage Mask-Wearing

States where Covid-19 cases are surging again are enlisting celebrities and athletes to urge their residents to wear masks and follow U. S. guidelines even as President Trump refuses to wear a mask in public.

New Paper Illustrates Why Face Masks Are Essential In Curbing Covid-19

A new study helps illustrate why masks are important in reducing the spread.

Medicaid Expansion Wins In Red State Oklahoma

Voters in traditionally Republican Oklahoma narrowly passed a ballot measure to extend Medicaid benefits to 200,000 low-income adults in a vote testing the popularity of the Affordable Care Act during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Regeneron’s Billionaire Cofounder Criticized After ‘All Lives Matter’ Graduation Speech

Speaking at a high school graduation in Yorktown, NY, Regeneron cofounder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. George Yancopoulos said that police are “scapegoats” for larger race issues.

How Twice Is Changing The Conversation Around Toothpaste (With Lenny Kravitz As A Cofounder)

Brothers turned cofounders, Julian and Cody Levine, along with partner and cofounder Lenny Kravitz, are on a mission to flip the script on toothpaste with their brand, Twice. Learn about their journey and recent partnership with CVS.

We Are Having A National Conversation About Race And Policing. Why Aren’t We Having One About Race And Long-Term Care?

We are talking about race and policing, but not race and long-term care. Why not?

Centene To Acquire Illinois HMO’s 54,000 Medicaid Enrollees

Centene said Tuesday it will acquire the membership of NextLevel Health Partners, which serves about 54,000 Medicaid members in Chicago’s Cook County.

These Under 30 Founders Just Raised $15 Million To Make It Easier To Get A Doctor’s Appointment

NexHealth will be expanding its appointment booking, payment processing and API services with the new capital.

Walgreens Partners With Adobe And Microsoft To ‘Personalize’ Customer Experience

Walgreens is expanding its partnership with Microsoft while adding a deal with Adobe to better “personalize” the shopping and healthcare experience of its more than 100 million customers.

This New Flu Virus Has ‘Pandemic Potential,’ Here Are 7 Reasons Why

This novel influenza virus strain has been circulating among the swine population in China and has infected humans.