A large-scale Canadian study has confirmed again that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnancy, with lower rates of health events post vaccination. “The lower rate of significant health events amongst vaccinated pregnant people, compared with vaccinated non-pregnant individuals, is unexpected and requires more research,” senior author Julie Bettinger said in a statement.

The new certification, based on recommendations published in Circulation, was developed to signal that a facility offers cardiac surgery and primary PCI at all times. 

“For decades, Humana has been focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Wisconsin and we are pleased to expand both our geographic presence and the scope of services we can offer through the acquisition of Inclusa,” says John Barger, Humana Medicaid president.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on a health services provider accused of selling unqualified, sham health insurance plans through deceptive marketing and sales tactics. 

“With increasing global rates of Lyme disease, providing a new option for people to help protect themselves from the disease is more important than ever,” says Annaliesa Anderson, PhD, senior vice president and head of vaccine research & development at Pfizer.

The deal brings together one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the United States with a biopharmaceutical company specializing in blood disorders.

News of the deal comes after reports that Signify Health is exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale.

Mount Sinai Health System has extended its partnership with home-based care provider Contessa to offer a full continuum of home-based services as Mount Sinai at Home.