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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

GMO Mosquitoes Have Been Approved In U.S.

January 8, 2025August 26, 2020 by Joe Manichia
GMO mosquitoes

Everyone knows that mosquitoes spread potentially deadly diseases, especially those of us that live or grew up near coasts like myself, and the company Oxitec … Read more

Tags government acts & responses, health, health & safety, nature, Technology

The Annual Enrollment Period For Medicare Starts Soon

January 8, 2025August 21, 2020 by Joe Manichia
annual enrollment period

The annual enrollment period (AEP) for Medicare, is quickly approaching, running from Thursday, October 15th to Monday, December 7th, and this period is the opportunity … Read more

Tags Annual Enrollment Period, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D

GTL’s Hospital Indemnity Plan

January 8, 2025August 20, 2020 by Joe Manichia
hospital indemnity

Medical bills can pile up quickly from emergency services and hospital stays. Even with the advent of Medicare Advantage, this financial burden can be overwhelming, … Read more

Tags hospital indemnity plan, Insurance Carrier News & Products, Medicare Advantage

Long-Term Care Probability

January 8, 2025August 10, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Long Term Care

Long-Term Care Probability Think you won’t need long-term care? Think again. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Long-Term Care (LTC) is … Read more

Tags assisted living, home healthcare, Life Insurance, long term care insurance

Humana Expanding Telehealth for Medicare Advantage Members

January 8, 2025August 4, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Humana Medicare Telehealth

Humana Expanding Telehealth for Medicare Advantage Members Humana is investing $100 million in Heal, a startup telehealth company, to bring in-person primary care to the … Read more

Tags COVID-19, Insurance Carrier News & Products, Medicare Advantage, telehealth
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