Look for more seniors to flock to Medicare Advantage in 2022 as the Biden administration, health insurers and investors bolster this privatized form of health coverage for those 65 and older.
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Walgreens May Sell Boots U.K. Pharmacies To Private Equity
Walgreens Boots Alliance may sell its Boots pharmacies in the United Kingdom to private equity firms, according to media reports over the weekend.
‘CDC Says’ Jokes Trend After New Covid-19 Isolation, Quarantine Guideline Changes
The CDC didn’t actually say that it’s OK to text your ex or take a bath with a toaster.
Dr. Fauci: Skip New Year’s Eve Parties With Covid-19, Omicron Surging
Here’s how Fauci answered the question “Should Americans cancel their New Year’s Eve plans?”
Centene: Regulators Have Cleared Magellan Health Deal
Centene and Magellan Health said they have obtained “all required regulatory approvals necessary” to close Centene’s $2.2 billion acquisition of the behavioral health company.
New CDC Warning: Avoid Cruise Ship Travel, Regardless Of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
As of December 30, 91 cruise ships have had reported cases of Covid-19 and have met the threshold for CDC investigation.
FDA: Diabetes Medication Recall Due To Cancer Concerns, What Is Metformin?
This is a medication commonly used to control high blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes.
CDC’s Covid-19 Messaging Is Getting Worse. What Happens Next?
We are on the verge of a healthcare system failure and our leaders know it. The least they can do is own up to their actions. The dis-ingenuousness of our public health leadership at present and their failure to transparently state the real reasons for…
Big Nurses Group Opposes CDC’s Shorter Covid Isolation Guidelines
The American Nurses Association said it opposes new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention that “shortens the time for isolation and quarantine for health care workers infected with or exposed to Covid-19.”
Three In Four Hospitals Hired Temp ‘Allied Health Professionals’ Ahead Of Omicron Surge
About 75% of U.S. healthcare facilities are seeking to hire temporary allied health professionals from respiratory and occupational therapists to laboratory and radiology technicians.
