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Year: 2020

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

January 20, 2025September 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, preventative health measures, vaccinations

Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests

January 20, 2025September 8, 2020 by Macee Hall
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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, health & safety, Medical Advancements

CMS Waives Requirements for Hurricane-Impacted Hospitals

January 20, 2025September 7, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

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 … Read more

Tags cms, current events, medicare, Special Enrollment Period, Weather

Guaranteed Monthly Income In Retirement

January 20, 2025September 6, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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 … Read more

Tags Annuities, finances, Retirement, senior lifestyle, workforce

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

January 20, 2025September 5, 2020 by Macee Hall
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 … Read more

Tags cognitive decline, cognitive health, eye health, wellness

Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA

January 20, 2025September 3, 2020 by Macee Hall
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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, health, Medical Advancements

Senior Financial Isolation Worsens During Covid

January 20, 2025September 1, 2020 by Jenny McCann
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 … Read more

Tags age discrimination, cognitive decline, finances, Medicaid, Scamming & Fraud

Telemedicine Expands During COVID-19

January 8, 2025August 29, 2020 by Macee Hall
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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, preventative health measures, telehealth

Convalescent Plasma Approved For Emergency Use

January 8, 2025August 28, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses

Uber Drivers: Contractors Or Employees?

January 8, 2025August 27, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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. … Read more

Tags current events, government acts & responses, health insurance, workforce
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