As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as
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Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage in the Months Ahead
(By Rahana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) The Biden administration and state officials are bracing for a great unwinding: millions
Read More32% of older adults develop new medical conditions after COVID-19
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly a third — 32 percent — of adults 65 and older infected
Read MoreCMS releases over-the-counter COVID-19 testing coverage guidance
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released additional guidance Feb. 4 on how payers should best cover at-home
Read MoreWhat Are Taxpayers Spending for Those ‘Free’ Covid Tests? The Government Won’t Say.
(By Christine Spolar for Kaiser Health News) The four free covid-19 rapid tests President Joe Biden promised in December for
Read MoreWhy remdesivir, a highly effective COVID treatment, is a last resort for providers
(By Pien Huang for NPR) In late December, as the omicron variant surged, the roster of early COVID-19 treatments was
Read MoreThe future of the pandemic is looking clearer as we learn more about infection
(by Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) During the early days of the pandemic, scientists and doctors were concerned that being infected
Read MoreSo you’ve got COVID. Here’s what to do
(By Suzette Lohmeyer for NPR) Omicron is so ridiculously contagious that even if you follow recommended precautions, you still might
Read MorePandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help
Read MoreFeds’ contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) The United States is spending about $530 for each 5-day course of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill,
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