US to pay Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline up to $2.1B for development, 100M doses of coronavirus vaccine
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. government signed a contract July 31 with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline to pay up to
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Month: July 2020
A few facts about Medicare
Are you turning 65 soon? Are you confused by Medicare and all its parts? Do not feel alone, there are
Read MoreHigh-deductible health plans did not make us better healthcare consumers
According to a recent study published in the JAMA Open Network, it found contrary to expectations, there may not be
Read MoreAvoiding Care During the Pandemic Could Mean Life or Death
(By John M. Glionna for Kaiser Health News) These days, Los Angeles acting teacher Deryn Warren balances her pain with
Read MoreDon’t Count on Lower Premiums Despite Pandemic-Driven Boon for Insurers
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for Kaiser Health News) When COVID-19 smacked the United States in March and April, health plans
Read MoreTrump Administration Continues to Keep Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs Low for Seniors
(Source www.cms.gov/newsroom) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the average basic premium for Medicare Part D
Read MoreSo far this year, Medicare has paid $2.8 billion for COVID-19 hospitalizations
According to updated data from CMS, so far this year, Medicare payments for fee-for-service COVID-19 hospitalizations have totaled $2.8 billion.
Read MoreWill Medicare finally cover brain scans for Alzheimer’s disease?
The results from a $100 million study of more than 25,000 Medicare recipients will help Medicare officials decide whether to
Read MoreOhio’s board of pharmacy bans hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 patients
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ohio’s board of pharmacy has banned hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment. As of July 30, pharmacists
Read MoreIs there universal health insurance coverage with premiums people could afford?
With millions of Americans losing their jobs and their employer-provided health insurance as well, it is a good time to
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