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Johnson & Johnson said the Food and Drug Administration agreed to extend the expiration date for its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks.
After concerns raised by the AHA and other health groups, UnitedHealthcare delayed plans to deny coverage for emergency department claims the insurer deems non-emergent. The policy was to take effect July 1.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Rapids, Mich-based Spectrum Health used the full scope of its resources to enable easy vaccine access, keep its communities informed, maintain and expand access in ZIP codes bearing the brunt of infections, and fuel innovation.
The National Urban League, a strategic partner of AHA, June 15-16 is hosting its annual Legislative Policy Conference as a free virtual event.
Health care providers participating in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program must administer the vaccines at no cost to recipients, the Department of Health and Human Services reminded providers and health plans in a letter.
The departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will purchase 1.7 million treatment courses of an investigational antiviral drug for $1.2 billion if the Food and Drug Administration approves or authorizes the therapy, the Biden administration announced.
Medicare will pay about $75 per dose to administer COVID-19 vaccines in a Medicare beneficiary’s home, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced.
AHA urged UnitedHealthcare to reverse its decision to retroactively deny coverage effective July 1 for emergency department claims the insurer deems non-emergent.
Compared with the pre-vaccination period of Nov. 29 to Dec. 12, 2020, COVID-19 incidence during April 18 to May 1, 2021, was 69% lower among adults overall, and 79%, 71% and 66% lower among persons aged 65 and over, 50-64 and 18-49, respectively, according to a report released by the Center for…
Friday, June 11, marks the last day to apply for the Environmental Services Department of the Year.