Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests
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
COVID-19
Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA
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
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
Convalescent Plasma Approved For Emergency Use
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
Humana Expanding Telehealth for Medicare Advantage Members
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
Medicare Advantage Insurers Waiving Cost-Sharing
Medicare Advantage Insurers Waiving Cost-Sharing In response to the COVID-19 emergency, many Medicare Advantage (the private-plan alternative to traditional Medicare) insurers are voluntarily waiving cost-sharing … Read more
States Re-Open Nursing Homes
States Re-Open Nursing Homes As the United States attempts to re-open, nursing facilities have started to follow suit. Some are finally allowing visitors in order … Read more
U.S. Commits $1.6 Billion to Expedite COVID Vaccine
U.S. Commits $1.6 Billion to Expedite COVID Vaccine The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with the Department of Defense (DoD) announced … Read more
Elective Procedures Safety Measures
Elective Procedures Safety Measures The coronavirus pandemic has left people with many unanswered questions, such as questioning the status of their elective health care procedures. … Read more
How Covid-19 Attacks the Lungs
How Covid-19 Attacks the Lungs In a recent New York Times video a detailed animation shows how coronavirus attacks the lungs. In the video, chest … Read more
