Category: healthcare

Molina Completes New York Medicaid Deal As Health Plan Buyouts Escalate

Molina Healthcare said it completed the acquisition of certain assets of YourCare Health Plan, Inc., bringing the Medicaid health plan 47,000 new members.

Feeling Anxious About Wearing A Mask? Here Are 5 Ways To Overcome It

With Covid-19 increasing in the South and West, the possibility of universal mask wearing is being discussed. But, not everyone feels comfortable wearing a mask and many feel anxious. This anxiety is real, physiologic, and normal. The good news is, th…

Defeating The Coronavirus Pandemic Requires Our Leaders To Show Courage And Build Trust

Health policy expert Anand Parekh explains why bold and clear leadership from both sides of the aisle is needed in order to defeat the Covid-19 pandemic.

S&P 500 Jumps 0.5% After Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine News

Stocks moved higher to start the third quarter.

People Who Aren’t Wearing Masks Don’t Understand How Coronavirus Spreads

New research shows that when people misunderstand the math about how coronavirus spreads, they don’t see the point of social distancing.

U.S. Inability To Control Coronavirus Outbreak Threatens Path Of Airline Recovery

Health safety-related delays in restarting service to the U.S. will harm the many airlines that rely on routes to and from the U.S.

Eight Lessons To Be Learned From The (Mis)Handling Of The First Wave Of Coronavirus

Given what the world now knows about the coronavirus from the (ongoing) first wave, it’s essential that policymakers draw lessons from the (mis)handling of the first wave. Such lessons can help facilitate preparations for mounting a successful public h…

Hispanic Female Founder Raises $1 Million Via Reg CF To Improve Cancer Detection

New funding options make it easier for women and minority entrepreneurs to raising financing.

Hispanic Female Founder Raises $1 Million Via Reg CF To Improve Cancer Detection

New funding options make it easier for women and minority entrepreneurs to raising financing.

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.