HE news that drew views this week (April 5–9)

According to a recent survey from Insure.com, almost 40% of Americans put off some healthcare services last year.

Brian Thompson has been named UnitedHealthcare’s new CEO. UnitedHealthcare is the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group and one of the nation’s largest health insurers.

The special enrollment period for healthcare insurance signup has proven popular after more than 528,000 people signed up for coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace during the first six weeks.

Several studies have revealed a significant portion of the healthcare workforce has some qualms about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, and healthcare companies are struggling with the decision to mandate vaccinations for their staff.

The Department of Health and Human Services is launching an innovative contest in search of mask designs that can filter respiratory secretions while helping prevent disease transmission to others.

CVS Health announced it will offer Covid-19 antibody tests at its MinuteClinic locations across the country. CVS operates more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations in CVS stores in 33 states plus Washington, D.C.

The American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief law that provided stimulus checks to most Americans, included several healthcare changes that will reduce costs for many Americans. The Biden administration is now preparing to spend $50 million in advertising to promote those healthcare changes,

An astonishing number of healthcare workers plan to exit their professions following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from healthcare communications firm Jarrard.