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…
Category: Policy
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…
South Korean Probe Finds No Link Between AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine And Deaths
South Korea is one of several countries to investigate the link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot and adverse reactions after vaccination.
What are your health goals for the coming year? [PODCAST]
“Yearly physicals are usually afforded a longer time than regular visits. If I can use most of that time focusing the discussion on what a healthy life means to each of my patients and what they need to achieve it, I feel that I’ve accomplished m…
