The cost of testing all Americans for Covid-19 as well as the price tag for testing everyone for virus antibodies could cost up to $44 billion a year, a new analysis funded by health insurers says.
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Trump Urges Health Facilities To Re-Open In Areas With ‘No Evidence’ Of Coronavirus Rebound
The Trump administration Tuesday issued guidelines for healthcare facilities on how to re-open to serve patients in “states and regions with no evidence of a rebound” of the coronavirus strain Covid-19.
Despite Pandemic, Anthem Blue Cross Profits Steady And Healthy
Anthem, the nation’s second largest health insurer, expects no change in its 2020 profit forecast despite the ongoing increase in cases of the Coronavirus strain Covid-19 hurting other industries and providers of medical care.
8 Mask Wearing Mistakes You Can Make, Like Exposing Your Nose, With Coronavirus
Wearing a mask with your nose out? Cutting a hole in your mask? Keeping it around your neck? These are just some of the things that people are doing.
Fate Of Pharma’s Reputation Lies In Gilead’s Hands On Pricing Of Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir
Gilead’s decision will set the tone for the Covid-19 vaccines and drugs that will follow. It will also impact the reputation of the whole industry. It’s not an easy decision. Let’s hope they get it right.
Poll: One In Five Americans Worry About Losing Health Coverage In Pandemic
Nearly one in five Americans are worried about “losing or not having health insurance” during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new poll indicates.
American Medical Association: Doctors To Work To End Police Brutality, Racism In Healthcare
The American Medical Association Sunday pledged “to confront systemic racism and police brutality” at a special virtual meeting of the group’s policy-making body.
Spanish Porn Star Arrested For Death From Toad Venom Ritual, What Is 5-MeO-DMT
People have described taking 5-MeO-DMT, otherwise known as “The Toad,“ as a powerful, mystical, “mind-blowing” experience.
CDC: 19% Of Americans Have Put Bleach On Food To Kill Coronavirus, How Instead To Keep Food Clean
39% of those surveyed in the U.S. have done high-risk things with household cleaners in attempts to stay safe from the Covid-19 coronavirus.
UnitedHealth Group Boosts Housing Investments To $500M To Address Social Determinants
UnitedHealth Group will increase investments in affordable housing to $500 million to address social determinants of health as insurers intensify strategies to reduce costs and improve outcomes beyond covering traditional medical treatments.
