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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CVS stops administering J&J vaccine at pharmacies

CVS Health has stopped offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies, though it still will provide the single-dose vaccine at some MinuteClinic retail locations, according to CNBC.

 

Vaccine uncertainty discourages vaccine uptake—but disease uncertainty drives mixed behaviors

The more sure people feel that a COVID-19 vaccine will work as intended and won’t cause serious side effects or other harms, the more likely they are to accept a jab. Simple enough. However, the inverse does not necessarily hold. 

US achieves 70% vaccination rate

The U.S. has achieved a 70% vaccination rate against COVID-19 among adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

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Medical orgs support mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers

Dozens of medical groups have banded together in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers. 

 

American Hospital Association wants all healthcare workers vaccinated

The AHA is urging all provider organizations to require COVID-19 vaccinations for their healthcare workers while also pledging support to organizations that adopt such mandates.

COVID-19 vaccination opinions vary by political affiliation

Which Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and which are saying no to the vaccines can be predicted along political party lines.

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Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandated for healthcare workers?

As COVID-19 cases rise again, the pressing question of whether vaccinations should be required for healthcare workers is gaining attention.

 

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COVID cases rise again

After months of declining cases in the U.S., COVID-19 is once again spiking—an alarming public health trend that could disrupt states reopening and loosening lockdown measures.

 

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