For the supply chain to work efficiently, physicians need to be involved in decision-making. But physicians must also be onboard with the strategy to take variation out of the system.
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Wearing masks outdoors no longer necessary for those fully vaccinated, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing mask wearing standards by allowing individuals who are fully vaccinated to be outdoors in small or medium gatherings without wearing a mask.
HHS announces additional staff appointees
The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic.
Health insurance agents’ lack of disclosure can affect Medicare plan choices
A convoluted selection process and a lack of transparency surrounding health insurance agents could be affecting how informed Medicare beneficiaries are regarding their plan options, according to a new report.
Molina buys up Cigna’s Medicaid business in Texas for $60M
With this deal, Molina will expand upon its existing services in Texas as a part of its growth strategy.
HHS and partner organizations launch media campaign to increase Black enrollment in ACA health plans
So far in the SEP, Black Americans have enrolled in federal health plans at higher rates than in previous years.
CDC committee to decide on recommendation for J&J vaccine today
The committee meets from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in a meeting open to the public.
Highmark Health, ChristianaCare to collaborate on lowering costs through value-based care
Many agree that the current healthcare system is too expensive, and it’s this belief that has prompted a new collaboration between HighMark Health and ChristianaCare, which will aim to make healthcare more affordable by taking costs out of the system.
Kaiser Permanente paying $11.5 million to settle racial discrimination class-action lawsuit
Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California announced Thursday it is paying $11.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it discriminated against employees on the basis of race, ending a two-year negotiation process involving more than 2,000 Bl…
CDC committee reaffirms Johnson & Johnson vaccine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 10-4 with one abstention to recommend the Janssen Johnson & Johnson vaccine for persons age 18 and over, under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emerge…
