[ad_1] Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis […]
U.S. to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses, transit
[ad_1] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate on airplanes, buses and other mass transit next month, according […]
Pipeline Health to sell remaining Chicago-area hospitals, West Suburban and Weiss Memorial
[ad_1] If and when the sale is approved, Pipeline will no longer own any hospitals or other health care facilities in Illinois. Resilience Healthcare is a for-profit health […]
Anthem rebrand reflects heightened focus on healthcare services
[ad_1] What’s in a name? A business beyond health insurance, Anthem hopes. After eight years, Anthem will rebrand to Elevance Health — a combination of “elevate” and “advance”— […]
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years?
[ad_1] How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years? More countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe, effective […]
Carin Alliance to test single sign-on for patient records with ONC, CMS
[ad_1] The Carin Alliance interoperability collaborative is launching a proof-of-concept project with two Health and Human Services Department agencies, with a vision of making it easier for patients […]
WHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics’ call
[ad_1] The World Health Organization says it has issued guidance advising people on how to test themselves for the coronavirus, months after critics said the lack of recommendations […]
‘The best of us’: Biden promises improved care for veterans
[ad_1] President Joe Biden on Tuesday said U.S. veterans were the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, as he pushed for better help for members of […]
OxyContin maker seeks approval for latest settlement plan
[ad_1] In all, the settlement could be worth $10 billion or more over time. Most of the money is to be used by state and local governments to […]
Congress’ $1.5 trillion spending deal includes 340B, telehealth coverage
[ad_1] Congress reached a deal early Wednesday morning on a $1.5 trillion package to fund the government, but additional money to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic was stripped […]