Category: healthcare

Centene Promotes Tech And Healthcare Strategist Sarah London To CEO Job

Centene has promoted Sarah London to the job as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the retiring Michael Neidorff, the health insurer announced Tuesday afternoon.

Bipartisan Governors Urge White House To Spend More As Covid Funds Dry Up

The White House says millions of Americans could be at risk during the next coronavirus surge if Congress does not approve funding to extend and improve the federal Covid response.

Do You Need A Second Booster Shot? Experts Divided Amid Report White House Doesn’t Have Funding To Buy Enough For All Americans

Pfizer and Moderna asked regulators to greenlight fourth doses of Covid vaccine amid reports of waning immunity and ahead of an anticipated uptick in omicron cases.

Highmark Blue Cross Reaps $440 Million Profit As Insurer Expands Into New Regions

Highmark Health, parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in four states, reported $440 million profits for 2021.

Leroy Merlin, Nokian Tyres, Renault—Here Are The Companies Under Fire For Russian Ties

French retailer Leroy Merlin this week became the target of the Ukrainian government, which has crusaded over the last few weeks against companies it believes aren’t doing enough to punish Russia financially.

En Garde For SARS-CoV-2 Chimeras (Recombinants)

Here we discuss recent reports of recombinants between Delta and Omicron.

Pfizer Signs Deal With UNICEF To Distribute Its Covid Antiviral Drug

The pharmaceutical giant will provide 4 million courses of Paxlovid to 95 low- and middle-income countries.

President Signs Health Care Provider Protection Act Into Law

President Biden signed the Health Care Provider Protection Act into Law, enabling healthcare workers better access to mental healthcare.

Covid-19 Doubles Risk Of Pregnancy Complications

Those who had the virus during pregnancy were more likely to experience a range of negative outcomes, including premature birth.

Aging In Place Is All The Rage, But It Is Not Easy

It has become increasingly popular to promote home as a setting for both sophisticated medical treatment and long-term care, and often for good reason. But supporters need to recognize the burden it places on families who must take on ever-challenging …