COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

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FDA approves remdesivir to treat high-risk outpatients with COVID-19

Those approved to receive the drug can do so outside of traditional hospital settings, including at skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare and other outpatient clinics such as infusion centers.

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People with symptoms of depression more likely to believe COVID vaccine misinformation

Nearly 25% of adults in the U.S. report experiencing such symptoms during the pandemic, signaling a need to address this rising mental health crisis.

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HHS earmarks $103M to curtail burnout, alleviate healthcare workforce shortages

The grants will be handed out to 45 recipients and will help hospitals deal with the continued influx of patients suffering from COVID-19.

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Supreme Court allows CMS vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, blocks rule for large businesses

The American Hospital Association praised the court's decision to allow the mandate on federally funded healthcare facilities and said it will work to balance potential workforce shortages.

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Insurers will cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday

Individuals with private insurance or group health plans are entitled to eight free over-the-counter tests each month, the Biden administration announced this week.

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American Medical Association calls out ‘confusing, counterproductive’ quarantine guidance from CDC

The association underscored that a negative test should be required to end isolation after testing positive.

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with adverse outcomes

Those who received a vaccine were not linked to higher risks of preterm or small-for-gestational-age birth, according to a study from the CDC.

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 12- to 15-year-olds

The administration also shortened the mandatory wait time to receive a third shot from six to five months after completing a second dose.

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The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

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