Much of the way we deliver care is rooted in outdated, outmoded, and ill-considered perspectives on who patients are and what they want. 2020 is a year that is forcing us to re-examine our assumptions about American society.
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Coronavirus Survey Shows American Life Is Far From ‘Normal’
In this new normal, where almost nothing seems entirely normal, one wonders: How far are we from the old normal? To find out, I polled more than 500 people from across the country.
IvfOPEN: Advanced Egg, Sperm, And Embryo Identification For A Safer IVF Industry.
The first social security numbers were assigned in 1936. VIN numbers for automobiles were introduced in 1954. ISBN numbers for books started in 1970. The first UPC grocery scan was performed in 1974 on a pack of gum. How can we justify not implementin…
Covid-19 Could Lead To Declines In Life Expectancy
A new global study examining period life expectancy finds that the pandemic could lead to a short-term decline in life expectancy in many areas of the world.
Wildfire Smoke: Here Is Another Reason More N95 Face Masks Are Needed
Surgical masks and cloth face coverings may help protect others from you when it comes to the Covid-19 coronavirus. But they may not really protect you from wildfire smoke.
Three Million Lost Employer Health Coverage In Pandemic’s Wrath
More than three million American workers lost health insurance coverage this summer during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Urban Institute says.
Covid-19 Death Toll In U.S. Passes 200,000
The U.S death toll from Covid-19 has passed 200,000, a grim milestone.
USPS Covid-19 Coronavirus Plan To Send Every Household Face Masks: Why The White House Stopped It
Apparently, the plan in April was for the United States Postal Service to send every household five reusable face masks.
New Survey Shows Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Worsening Financial Inequalities In America
An NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard poll showed the percentages of households facing serious financial problems during the pandemic.
Capitalism, Not Trump, Saved Big Ten Football
Big Ten football coaches and athletic directors pointed to the development of newly available, rapid Covid-19 testing by a myriad number of companies for reversing a decision on having a football season.
