Yearly Archives: 2020

vaccine distribution
Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. With this […]

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

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President Trump recently signed a $760 million deal to buy 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories.
On August 27, the Trump administration sent out an official press release stating that President Trump signed a $760 million deal to purchase 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories. These tests may help slow the spread of the virus by allowing millions of Americans to get quick COVID-19 testing […]

Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, hospitals in non-impacted areas are working in overdrive providing care for hospitals in the affected regions. Laura was a category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing 6 reported deaths and leaving thousands without power in the region. In order […]

CMS Waives Requirements for Hurricane-Impacted Hospitals

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guaranteed monthly income
Recently, AIG released a list of topics to discuss with your financial advisor about guaranteed monthly income. As you approach retirement it is always important to do heavy planning so that you are not blindsided by unexpected expenses, but many people think of retirement planning just in terms of accumulation […]

Guaranteed Monthly Income In Retirement

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Writing by hand may improve information retention and brain function among people of all ages.
Humanity is fast becoming more and more reliant on modern technology. Although we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, we do carry palm-sized computers in our back pockets that allow us any information we want at the press of a button. Some of these technological advancements may hinder us, […]

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

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Convalescent plasma treatment is administered from an IV drip, as seen here. The treatment may lessen the side effects of COVID-19.
On August 23, President Trump made the announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized convalescent plasma therapy as a treatment for victims of COVID-19. The convalescent plasma treatment was already available across the country, yet the FDA’s authorization will make the therapy more accessible to patients nationwide. […]

Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA

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Senior Financial Isolation
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, no one could not have imagined senior financial isolation would be one its side effects. But that is exactly what life insurance company, AIG, warns is happening. Older adults are at risk for severe illness from COVID-19, so the CDC urged anyone aged […]

Senior Financial Isolation Worsens During Covid

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Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19
Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19 As COVID-19 concerns remain prevalent, many healthcare professionals are offering telemedicine services online and over-the-phone. This year, the telemedicine industry will grow by nearly 65 percent directly due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to an analysis by Frost & Sullivan. Due to this rapid expansion, patients […]

Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19

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convalescent plasma blood donor
Recently President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration had approved emergency use for convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients. There have been positive signs that this could be an effective treatment, but experts caution that there is not enough data to know for sure. Trial Status and Use […]

Convalescent Plasma Approved For Emergency Use

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Uber Drivers: Contractors Or Employees?
In a recent court case in California, Uber and Lyft were both ordered to reclassify their drivers from independent contractors to employees under the law. This would require a fundamental change to their entire business model and make the service largely unrecognizable. Contractor Vs Employee Before discussing if Uber drivers […]

Uber Drivers: Contractors Or Employees?

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