Category: Policy

How The Northeast Is Deciding When To Re-Open With COVID-19 Coronavirus

Here are the health consideratioSeven Governors in the Northeastern U.S. have formed a coalition along with an advisory council that includes prominent health experts.

The social determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic

As an academic internist, over the past five years, I’ve been hearing more and more about social determinants of health.  I have read countless journal articles comparing health outcomes; I’ve attended grand rounds on the subject; recently, our electro…

How COVID-19 will close pediatric practices

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down.  It has wreaked havoc on the economy, leaving many jobless, and many industries questioning where their future lies.  In my view, it has brought the weak infrastructure of the U.S. health care sys…

Black People Are Four Times More Likely To Die From Coronavirus, U.K. Statistics Show

The figures, even adjusted for socio-economic factors, show that black people are twice as likely to die a COVID-related death, suggesting that other “unexplained” factors are at play, the U.K.’s statistics agency said.

One Day After Reopening, Florida Hit A Single-Day Death Record High

The first time the state reported 100-plus coronavirus deaths in a day.

Report: Trump Administration Rejected CDC Guide For Reopening Restaurants, Public Places

The 17-page guide would “never see the light of day,” according to an unnamed CDC official.

Amid Pandemic, UnitedHealth Group Offers $1.5 Billion In Premium Credits To Enrollees

UnitedHealth Group is providing rebates and credits the company says are worth $1.5 billion to health plan members impacted by the Coronavirus strain COVID-19.

Amid Pandemic, UnitedHealth Group Offers $1.5 Billion In Premium Credits To Enrollees

UnitedHealth Group is providing rebates and credits the company says are worth $1.5 billion to health plan members impacted by the Coronavirus strain COVID-19.

It’s Not Hopeless: These Doctors Explain What COVID-19 Has In Common With Diseases We Know How To Manage

Though seemingly new to the general public, many facets of COVID-19 are not so unique.

Stocks Finish Negative After Oil Gives Up Gains

Stocks were down slightly after a mixed day of trading.