Hospitals, Insurer Take Steps Against Racism
Mass General Brigham has unveiled a project called "United Against Racism," and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois has piloted new programs to improve health equity.
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Warp Speed? Race For Vaccine Starts To Look Much Slower
Stat reports it's entirely possible that a company will find early success, but none of the vaccines being developed for the U.S. market has been proven to be effective in preventing COVID-19 disease. Dr. Anthony Fauci told JAMA that a vaccine might come later than January.
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Medicare, Medicaid Will Pay COVID Vaccine Costs, CMS Announces
Beneficiaries of the two federal insurance programs will not have to pay out-of-pocket expenses for a vaccine authorized for emergency use, under a rule change by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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More Mask Mandates Coming If We Don’t Cover Up, Testing Czar Warns
Federal health officials weigh in on the importance of masks in controlling the latest COVID surge, while some state and local lawmakers take steps to require face coverings and add other new restrictions.
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White House Questions Swirl: Why Wasn’t Outbreak Traced? Is ‘Herd Immunity’ Plan Now Policy?
The Washington Post reports that White House officials ended early attempts to investigate the spread of coronavirus within the Trump administration. And sources tell Daily Beast that advisers pushing the controversial "herd immunity" strategy have prevailed with President Donald Trump.
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Supreme Court Lets N.C., Pennsylvania Extend Post-Election Vote Counting
The two cases are the latest decided by the high court that could greatly impact the outcome of next week's elections, as many Americans struggle to vote safely during a pandemic.
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FBI Alerts Hospitals To ‘Imminent’ Threat Of Crippling Ransomware Attacks
Since Monday, at least six U.S. hospitals have already been hit by cyberattacks believed to be executed by a Russian-speaking criminal gang using the Ryuk ransomware. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services warn health care providers to prepare for more hacks.
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Viewpoints: Policy Can’t Stop This Virus; Delusions Don’t Concern Trump’s Supporters
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
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First Edition: Oct. 29, 2020
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Research Roundup: COVID; Multiple Sclerosis; Fibromyalgia
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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Viewpoints: Prepare For The Next Pandemic; Get Back To The Office; Understand Toxic Masculinity
Opinion writers weigh in on these issues coming to light during the pandemic.
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A Warning For The US? Canadians Are Seeing Thanksgiving-Related Spike
Canada's cases and deaths have been rising since the country celebrated the holiday earlier this month. News is from France, England, Russia and Yemen, as well.
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Biden May Borrow Germany’s Approach To Drug Pricing; Despite Trump’s Claims, Drug Prices Are Climbing
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
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Texas Reverses Rule, Tells Social Workers To Serve LGBTQ Community
News is from Texas, California, Maine, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia and Oklahoma.
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‘Cash Cow’: Details On Sackler Profits, Role In Opioid Marketing Released
Stat reports on documents released by the congressional committee following Purdue Pharma's agreement last week to plead guilty to three felony counts. News is on Vertex's cystic fibrosis drug, Da Vinci robotics, Exact Sciences and more.
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Despite Spending More Time With Patients, Female Doctors Earn Less Than Men
In other health care industry news: drug-resistant hospital bacteria; a COVID outbreak at UCSF; Baylor Alliance and Catalyst Health are combining; and more. Also, pioneering AIDS physician Joyce Wallace, 79, has died.
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Coronavirus Antibodies Can Be Tricky
In some people, the antibodies have attacked their immune systems instead of the virus. And some experts, responding to a large study that suggested immunity may not last very long, say fears are overblown because it's normal for levels of antibodies to drop after the body clears an infection.
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Vaccine Results Before Election Not Likely, Pfizer CEO Says
"Let's be very patient,'' said Dr. Albert Bourla, adding "I know how much it is needed for the world.'' He had previously said results could be expected in October. Both Pfizer and Moderna claim to be close.
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Begin Colon Cancer Screening Earlier, At Age 45, Key Panel Urges
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force especially recommends earlier screening for Black people, who have higher rates. News is on misinformation about COVID, safe holiday gatherings, Chrissy Teigen's pregnancy loss and more.
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COVID Controversy Overshadows Dodgers’ World Series Win
Dodgers third-baseman Justin Turner tested positive for the virus partway through the final game, removed from the lineup and told to isolate. Later, however, he reappeared to celebrate on-field with his teammates. He hugged them, kissed his wife and sat for the team photo without wearing a mask.
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