The BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariants already constitute an estimated 80.6% of all Covid-19 infections in the state of New York.
Category: pharma
Rite Aid Expects More Closures Of ‘Unprofitable’ Stores
Rite Aid expects to close a total of 145 “unprofitable stores” in ongoing cost-cutting moves designed to help the pharmacy chain be more competitive.
UnitedHealth Group’s Profits Exceed $5 Billion Thanks To Optum And Medicare Growth
UnitedHealth Group’s profits eclipsed $5 billion in the first quarter thanks to Optum health and seniors flocking to the company’s Medicare Advantage plans.
New Evidence That Psilocybin May ‘Rewire’ Brain To Help Those With Depression
A study found that people with depression who took two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, experienced not only an improvement in their symptoms but also “increased global integration in the brain.
Broader Inflation May Be Up, But Obamacare Premiums Are Down
Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare, declined in most states in 2022 for the third straight year.
What Is Value-Based Healthcare, Really?
Value-based care has been held out as a panacea for all that ails US healthcare. A closer look reveals that its front-line reality might not be as rosy as we might hope.
New York Latest To Lift Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners During Pandemic
New York is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care.
Breaking The Rules Of Healthcare: The Doctor-Patient Power Dynamic
Improving the doctor-patient relationship will require better communication and greater trust. Neither will happen until there is a more equal balance of power in the exam room.
Covid-19 Cases Up 49% In NYC, Mayor Eric Adams Tests Positive
An estimated 85% of positive Covid-19 test samples in New York City have contained the BA.2 Omicron subvariant.
21 States Sue To Stop Covid-19 Face Mask Mandates On Airplanes, Public Transit
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) face mask requirements for those riding public transit and in transportation hubs are already scheduled to expire April 18.
