Category: Policy

Is it time to consider social determinants of health in Medicare payments?

Eta was a 76-year-old woman with a recent heart attack in and out of the hospital over the last several months. Her course had been complicated by social determinants of health, in that she lacked reliable transportation for necessary follow-up, had un…

E-Cigarettes vs. Tobacco And What Anti-Vapers Are Getting Wrong

With the terrible pandemic receding, the wrongheaded war against e-cigarettes will be renewed. Such attacks must be with resisted. Here’s why.

PCPs could counter virtual plans by increasing telehealth visits

Primary care physicians already have a lot of competition from retail clinics, urgent care clinics and telehealth services that cater to consumers. Now they’re facing a new threat from the “virtual primary care plans” that insurance c…

Europe’s Mixed Messages On AstraZeneca Vaccine Jeopardize Global Covid Response

The continent’s suspensions are eroding vaccine confidence just when the world needs it the most.

Fauci Says Three-Feet Social Distancing May Suffice To Reopen Schools

One Chicago school district has already reopened under the three-feet guidance.

We need a mental health infrastructure bill

In her February 11, 2021 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated, “The president, vice president, secretary, and senators established the mutual understanding that America needs to build new infrastructure across urban and rural ar…

EU Approves J&J Single-Shot Covid-19 Vaccine As The Bloc’s Vaccination Crisis Rumbles On

The shot, which was recently approved in the U.S., is the first single dose vaccine to be approved in the EU.

Report: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Will Go Ahead But Foreign Visitors Will Be Banned

Around 1 million people were expected to travel to Japan to see the games.

As CDC Eases Covid-19 Restrictions For Vaccinated People, Here’s What Life Looks Like In Places Where Many Have Had The Shot

Israel operates a tiered system, allowing those who have been vaccinated to enjoy much more freedom than those who haven’t.

Protect the women who protect us

On a typical pandemic Thursday night, I found myself scrolling through TikTok.  This has turned into the guilty pleasure of my life.  Sometimes you need something to do that will make you forget about your own problems and work.  On this particular day…