Category: pharma

7 Deaths From Omicron Covid-19 Coronavirus Variant In UK, Showing It’s Not The ‘Omicold’

The U.K. Health Security Agency reported 85 hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant as well.

‘Super Immunity’ From Breakthrough Infection After Covid-19 Vaccination? Here’s What This Study Said

Can hybrid immunity be even stronger than immune protection after being fully vaccinated?

To Address Urban And Rural Doctor Shortage, U.S. To Pay For 1,000 New Residencies

The Biden administration moved to fund an additional 1,000 physician residency slots over the next five years to “address access to care, workforce shortages in high-need areas.”

Congressional Report Errs In Pharma Profit Accusations

Going after processes that help generate drugs for children, however, is not the way to go.

Our Biopharma Industry Is A Critical National Security Asset, And Disarming It Before The Next Pandemic Is Folly

The most recent Covid-19 variant Omicron is a stark reminder that the threat posed by the next global virus presents a clear national security risk to the American people that should sharpen our collective focus on the strategic import of investing in …

Cleveland Browns Coronavirus Outbreak Leaves Over 90 NFL Players On Covid-19 Reserve

NFL are needing to step up their Covid-19 precautions.

UnitedHealth’s Optum Extends Deadline On $13B Merge Healthcare Data Firm Deal To April 2022

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum business is extending its deadline until into April of next year for the completion of its $13 billion acquisition of the software and data analytics firm Change Healthcare.

Centene’s Neidorff To Step Down As CEO In Deal With Activist Investor

Centene chief executive Michael Neidorff will retire next year and a new board will be created to oversee the health insurer in a deal with Politan Capital Management.

Tight Labor Market Means Lower Health Costs For Workers

A drop in employee healthcare costs came in the form of lower deductibles and co-payments this year thanks to the tight labor market.

New CDC ‘Avoid Travel’ Warning For Italy, 2 Other Destinations Due To Covid-19 Coronavirus

One destination did move from Level 4 to Level 3 and three destinations from Level 3 to Level 2.