While 13 percent of the U.S. population is African-American, this community accounts for one-third of both infections and deaths.
Category: Policy
More Than 20M Jobless Could Become Eligible For Obamacare Or Medicaid
More than 20 million Americans losing their jobs could become eligible for Medicaid or subsidized individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act as employers cut health benefits and lay off workers amid the spread of the Coronavirus strain COVID-19,…
Poll: Majority Of Americans Say Gatherings Unsafe Until July
According to a new poll released Wednesday, 2 in 3 Americans said gatherings of 10 or more will be unsafe until later this summer.
Cuomo’s Proposal To Stop Corporate Bailouts Is Heading To Congress
The “Americans First Law” floated by Cuomo would restrict government bailouts for companies that lay off employees during the pandemic.
An Infectious Disease Expert Explains Why The WHO Is Crucial For Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic
An international response is essential for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization is best suited to leading that response.
Stocks Fall, Dow Plunges Over 400 Points As Reopening Of The Economy Continues
Investors continue to assess the risks of the U.S. returning to business.
Report: Fauci To Tell Senate ‘Needless Suffering And Death’ Will Result From Reopening Too Quickly
“If we skip over the checkpoints in the guidelines to ‘Open America Again,’ then we risk the danger of multiple outbreaks throughout the country.”
How To Fast-Track A COVID-19 Vaccine
To more quickly get a COVID-19 vaccine, Washington should offer a $50-billion prize to whoever comes up with one by early next year.
Humana Expands ‘Bold Goal’ Quality Initiative To 16 Cities
A project by Humana to improve health through better management of patient populations will be expanded to 16 U.S. communities.
Americans Want To Stop The Pandemic And Save The Economy, But Our Brains Like The Easy Way Out
The pandemic is not going away any time soon, and that makes the next phase of COVID-19 harder than the first. But our brains have a secret: they’ll do anything to get out of hard work.
