This allows for the distribution and emergency use of the antibody treatment, administered via intravenous infusion.
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Supreme Court to hear oral arguments this morning to determine validity of Affordable Care Act
The severability issue of the individual mandate is where "the rubber hits the road," says AHIP Attorney Pratik Shah.
President-elect Joe Biden announces COVID-19 Advisory Board
Members of the advisory board include Dr. Atul Gawande, former CEO and now chairman of Haven.
More economic worries translate to less caution about COVID-19
These differences could have public health ramifications, as even modest reductions in social contacts can reduce infection and eventual death rates.
Pfizer touts new COVID-19 vaccine, calling it ‘90% effective’
Up to 50 million doses could be available globally by the end of the year, with that number climbing to 1.3 billion in 2021.
University of Rochester serves rural patients, reduces ED burden with telebehavioral health
As part of the new Patient Experience Digital Series, two clinicians explain how a virtual care model is helping more compassionately treat patients in their home communities while improving the provider experience.
What now for Joe Biden’s presidency and healthcare
Biden supports strengthening the ACA and a public and private option in which public plans would compete with private plans.
Aetna president to take helm of CVS Health as CEO Larry Merlo steps down next year
Aetna President Karen S. Lynch has been named CVS’s next president and CEO.
Payer Notebook: AHIP takes issue with proposed rule on coverage for FDA-approved breakthrough devices
UnitedHealth Group has announced a living donor program to give $12,000 to individuals who provide organs to one of its employees.
Brigham and Women’s uses crowdsourcing tech to take aim at everyday problems
The Boston health system’s Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute ideas. Many of those ideas are already in play and proving successful.
