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Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

February 20, 2025November 23, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

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 … Read more

Tags current events, finances, government acts & responses, health insurance, medicare

Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured

February 26, 2025November 6, 2020 by Macee Hall
The American government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment for those without health insurance.

The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There … Read more

Tags COVID-19, government acts & responses, media, vaccinations

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

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

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

CMS Rules Are Receiving a Change Involving Drug Agreements

January 15, 2025June 26, 2020 by Jadon Sennet

CMS rules are receiving a change that gives states more flexibility to enter into value-based purchasing agreements with drug makers for new and pricey products. … Read more

Tags government acts & responses, Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, Prescription drugs

Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas

January 14, 2025June 26, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas

Coronavirus Outbreak Spikes In Texas Texas has a “massive outbreak” of coronavirus cases across the state after reopening, Governor Abbott acknowledged. On Wednesday, June 24, … Read more

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