The trial has not been paused as the volunteer did not receive the COVID-19 vaccine but was part of the control group.
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CMS approves Nebraska Medicaid waiver with work requirements
Heritage Health Adult will create a two-tiered Medicaid system, with enhanced benefits for those who meet requirements.
Cigna renews partnership with Envision Healthcare to give in-network access in Florida
This is a renewed agreement to ensure that Cigna’s Floridian members can continue to have uninterrupted access to their providers through Envision.
Improving outcomes for expectant Black women is focus during HIMSS Global Health Equity Week
Black women, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, are four times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related complications.
HIMSSCast: The 2020 Election, Obamacare and COVID-19
HIMSSCast is out early this week to give you a chance to listen to our …
Hospital admissions projected to be down 10.5% in 2020
The drop in admissions suggests revenue losses that may be difficult for some hospitals to weather.
Efficacy, politics influence public trust in a COVID-19 vaccine
Failure to achieve herd immunity could place additional stress on a healthcare system that’s already struggling due to the coronavirus.
CVS aims to hire 10,000 pharmacy techs to help administer a COVID-19 vaccine
CVS is advocating for trained pharmacy technicians to administer vaccinations while under the supervision of an immunization-certified pharmacist.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting health systems’ innovation priorities
Providers have looked to telehealth to continue seeing patients and revenue cycle technologies to improve efficiencies.
ACA plan premiums to fall 2% in 2021, marking third year of lower premiums
Insurer participation is increasing for the third straight year, with the percentage of enrollees with access to just one insurer dipping to 4%.
