Category: healthcare

It Should Scare Us That Tuition Is A Tiny Amount Of Medical School Revenue

To combat healthcare spending, we should find ways to protect the academic mission of US medical schools.

Indian Billionaire Ajay Piramal’s $490 Million Pharma Stake Sale To Carlyle Will Help Him Pare Debt

In one of the largest private equity deals in the pharma sector in recent times listed Piramal Enterprises agreed to sell a 20% stake in its pharma subsidiary for $490 million to private equity firm, The Caryle Group.

The U.S. Military’s Second Coronavirus Wave May Be A Tsunami

DOD’s second wave of infection has already surpassed the peak of the first wave. Although DOD’s level of infection is still relatively low, the number of new cases needs to level off soon before the infection gets out of control.

Why Evidence For The Effect Of Art On Health Is Especially Relevant During A Pandemic

A seven-month old WHO report summarizing evidence for the effect of the arts on health and well-being might hold some useful suggestions for involving artists in COVID-19 health messaging.

Texas Hospital Says 100% Of ICU Beds Full—Then Removes Its Report

The data snafu comes days after 100% of ICU beds were reported occupied.

Where Is The New Epicenter For Covid-19?

As the situation in New York has significantly improved as it prepares to enter phase 3 in reopening, the state of affairs in the south and southwest seems like a a car going in reverse.

Pence Says Increased Testing ‘In Part’ Responsible For Coronavirus Spikes—Public Health Experts Disagree

Pence doubled down on an argument health experts refuted days earlier.

There Are 10 Million Coronavirus Cases Worldwide. The U.S. Accounts For 25% Of Them.

The U.S. also accounts for 25% of the world’s Covid-19 death toll.

Trump Faces Another Oklahoma Blow In Tuesday’s Medicaid Expansion Vote

A vote this week by Oklahomans to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act would be seen as a huge blow to the Trump administration, which has made repealing the law a signature part of its first three years in office.

American, United Airlines Will Go Back To Packing Flights Despite Covid-19 Coronavirus

American Airlines issued a statement saying that “customers may notice that flights are booked to capacity starting July 1.”