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The latest poll comes amid protracted controversy over the cost of medicines, where there's been little congressional or federal progress made despite bipartisan support for curing the high prices. Meanwhile, a new analysis warns about scientific research in the age of COVID.
About 6,000 deaths are recorded annually, a number that is 1.5 times higher than the general public. Critics said the road map wasn't completed with enough input from veteran service organizations.
The changes would allow commercial health insurers to enter into “value-based” payment schemes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services say.
Most Americans get insurance through work, so fears about losing a job can outweigh concerns about sickness. Public health news is on domestic workers; overnights in hotels; surviving at age 83; and the return of youth sports.
Media outlets report on news from Pennsylvania, Washington, Rhode Island, Montana, Georgia, Alaska, and New York.
The Washington Post tells the stories of the undercounted doctors, nurses, and other medical and support personnel who have died during the pandemic, as well as the co-workers left to deal with grief, anger, frustration and fear. More news on health care worker safety is also reported.
“This pandemic shows us that the lack of good health care options makes us more vulnerable and less resilient,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D). In other health industry news: reimbursement reform, pay cuts, mergers and the lasting changes expected from the pandemic.
“We’ve seen cyberattacks on health care, pharmaceutical and research organizations in order to steal valuable research on coronavirus vaccines and treatments,” says Department of Justice criminal division chief Brian Benczkowski. Federal prosecutors also say they are investigating false statements made by applicants seeking pandemic relief loans. Other health IT news also reports on telehealth and electronic records.
Nevada casinos now require players and spectators to wear face coverings; American Airlines removed a passenger flying from New York to Dallas after he refused to wear a face covering; and other news.
Several states, including Mississippi, Arizona, Florida and Texas, see increases in cases after lifting restrictions; new data show young people should take the virus more seriously, public health experts say.
In other news on how the pandemic impacts voting: Minnesota changes its absentee ballot rules and Delaware steps back from its online voting system.
Global pandemic developments are reported out of Germany, China, England, Latin America and elsewhere.
Is it age, pre-existing conditions, blood types or virus strains that make one person more likely to die than another? Scientists says the "why" of the matter remains unclear. Science news is also on soaking up the virus with tiny, tiny sponges, having certain blood types might be helpful, trying to produce super antibodies, alleviating fears for pregnant women, exploring childhood vulnerability and analyzing infection rates among the elderly, as well.
The new findings cut across more medical specialties than any previous study of race and algorithm-driven patient care, and come at a tense moment when the medical field is examining just how deeply racism runs in the industry. In other news on racism and disparities: hospitalization rates for Black COVID-19 patients, the stress of being the mother to a Black child in America, investigations into possible hate crimes and more.
While the Republican legislation is one of the most ambitious policing efforts the party has produced in years, it still falls far short of the Democrats' proposed reforms. Congressional leaders scheduled tentative votes for next week.
”You have parents that are demanding the schools to open. And then you have parents that are saying, we're not going to send our kids to school," said Dan Domenech, who runs AASA, The School Superintendents Association. "You have teachers that are saying we're not going to go back to work. Districts that are saying, with these budget cuts, we're going to have to lay off teachers. It's just, this is unbelievable." Media outlets look at where states stand on reopening, as well.
Testing has long been the Achilles Heel of the U.S. pandemic response. While experts say it has improved since the beginning of the pandemic, the system will likely be stretched thin once more with the convergence of states, schools and businesses reopening and the likely second wave of the virus. Meanwhile, the adult film industry can provide a road map for how to best test workers.
President Donald Trump wants some people to be able to get the vaccine sooner than the end of the year to try to demonstrate that an end to the pandemic is within reach. Meanwhile, some worry that the vaccine race will leave poorer countries in the dust.
A cheap, common steroid significantly cuts the mortality rates in severe COVID-19 cases. While many public health leaders celebrated the news, some are more cautious. Meanwhile, WHO stops its trial of the controversial anti-malarial drug that has dangerous side effects and has yet to show any benefit for coronavirus patients.
Some lawmakers are concerned that people are making more money on unemployment than they did in their pre-pandemic jobs, and have been hesitant to support extending the program. Now, Republicans are starting to coalesce around Sen. Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) solution: a $450-per-week return-to-work bonus. In other economic news: transparency and the bailout, jobless claims and financial aid for immigrants.
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