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COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting to institute COVID-19 immunity passports, electronic documents that show whether an individual has recently been infected, had contact with infected persons, taken a test, or […]

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

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Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy.
Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy. The new online pharmacy experience will allow customers to conveniently purchase prescription medications. Amazon Pharmacy is accessed either online or via the Amazon mobile app, and prime […]

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

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Enjoy your Thanksgiving safely Gatherings and celebrations with friends and family are joyous Thanksgiving rituals, but while it may look different this year, we have suggestions on how to enjoy your 2020 Thanksgiving. Think about alternative ways to add new meaning to the holiday, such as hosting Thanksgiving virtually. You […]

How to enjoy 2020 Thanksgiving

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New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large bills to patients receiving out of network care on an emergency basis, known as balance billing. For people receiving non-emergency care, the out-of-network provider must […]

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

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Special Enrollment Period from FEMA
Special Enrollment Period from FEMA Great News. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by FEMA Disaster Declarations. This SEP is for Medicare beneficiaries who could not submit a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan enrollment request due to the […]

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA

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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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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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