Explaining why the U.S. still hasn’t approved the vaccine when the British have, Fauci said the American process simply takes longer.
Category: Policy
The unintended consequences of population health algorithms
The results of a 2019 research article in the journal Science uncovered significant racial bias in commonly used population health algorithms used to identify and assign care to patients with complex, active health needs. Using a large clinical data se…
Pfizer CEO Is ‘Confident’ In Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout And Looking Beyond The Pandemic
At the 2020 Forbes Healthcare Summit, Albert Bourla is already looking beyond his company’s vaccine success and into a post-pandemic world.
Supreme Court Orders California Court To Reconsider Restrictions On Religious Gatherings
The Harvest Rock International Ministry had argued the order violates the First Amendment.
Obama, Bush And Clinton Will Get On-Camera Covid-19 Vaccine To Boost Public Confidence As Trump Remains Silent
The former presidents acknowledged that some people may be hesitant to take the new vaccines developed at record-breaking speed and, in some cases, with a previously unused technology.
New York State Expects To Have Enough Coronavirus Vaccine Doses For 170,000 People This Month
The vaccines will be given to long-term care residents and staff, followed by high-risk healthcare workers who work directly with people infected with the virus.
Organized Criminals Are Targeting Covid-19 Vaccines, Interpol Warns
The agency warned criminals may sell fake vaccines or infiltrate supply chains.
What does Kelly Loeffler’s health plan do to coverage for preexisting conditions?
I’ve been doing health policy for thirty years. I arguably know something about health insurance. For the life of me, I can’t figure out what Kelly Loeffler is proposing under her health plan––particularly when it comes to current protectio…
A moral imperative to heal the broken health care model in this country
One of the most salient issues in America has always been access to health care. As a medical student, I have seen firsthand the importance of strong health care protections for patients. I believe that the November election result is only a start towa…
Cuomo Says 65% Of Transmission Now From Small Gatherings As State Prepares For Surge
New restrictions will be imposed if hospitals become overwhelmed.
