Four scenarios on how we might develop immunity to Covid-19
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) As the world wearies of trying to suppress the SARS-CoV-2 virus, many of us are
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Rather Than Give Away Its COVID Vaccine, Oxford Makes a Deal With Drugmaker
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) In a business driven by profit, vaccines have a problem. They’re not very
Read MoreNew Research Suggests In-Person Voting May Be Less Risky Than Previously Thought
(By David Welna for NPR) Amid widespread alarm about the ability of the embattled U.S. Postal Service to deliver mailed
Read MoreThere are 568 genes that can trigger cancer, researchers say
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) Scientists in Spain have identified more than 500 genes with the potential to trigger cancer.
Read MoreIs convalescent plasma safe and effective? We answer the major questions about the Covid-19 treatment
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency authorization for doctors
Read More5 drugmakers tell hospitals they plan to withhold 340B discounts
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) At least five drugmakers have told hospitals in recent weeks that they won’t
Read MoreEmployees are using HSAs as spending, not savings, vehicles,
Employers are missing the opportunity to help their employees by positioning health savings accounts (HSAs) as saver only tools but
Read MoreSeveral Blues plans are offering 2nd round of refunds to members
Many health plans offered premium assistance earlier in the year, but amid strong financial performance, several insurers are coming back
Read MoreNew York’s “batch buy-in” process
New York’s newly streamlined Medicare Savings Program enrollment known as a “batch buy-in” will allow people who are eligible for
Read MoreHighmark provides face coverings to Medicare members
In a recent survey conducted by Highmark, the fourth-largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 87 percent of Medicare members rated
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