Mayo, Kaiser form coalition to extend hospital at home into the futureMayo, Kaiser form coalition to extend hospital at home into the futureMayo, Kaiser form coalition to extend hospital at home into the future

Mayo, Kaiser form coalition to extend hospital at home into the future

As public health experts plan for an end to the pandemic, health system heavy hitters joined forces to keep Medicare paying for hospital-at-home programs in the future.

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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for boosterFDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for boosterFDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend a Moderna booster shot for seniors, adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk for COVID-19.

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Virtual primary care clinic for chronic disease patients raises $9M in seed fundingVirtual primary care clinic for chronic disease patients raises $9M in seed fundingVirtual primary care clinic for chronic disease patients raises $9M in seed funding

Virtual primary care clinic for chronic disease patients raises $9M in seed funding

Marley Medical will allow patients 24/7 access to a virtual care team and provide home test kits, devices and medication deliveries.

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5 things to know about Headspace and Ginger's newly minted merger5 things to know about Headspace and Ginger's newly minted merger5 things to know about Headspace and Ginger's newly minted merger

5 things to know about Headspace and Ginger's newly minted merger

Headspace and Ginger, two app-based mental health firms that work with employers and health plans, have completed their merger into a $3 billion company dubbed Headspace Health.

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Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnoutNursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnoutNursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Applications to nursing schools are rising, driven by what educators say are young people who see the global emergency as an opportunity and a challenge.

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Arkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outsArkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outsArkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outs

Arkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outs

Gov. Asa Hutchinson allowed a measure to become law without his signature despite his concerns about the impact it will have on businesses in the state.

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Surprise-billing rule ‘puts a thumb on the scale’ to keep arbitrated costs in checkSurprise-billing rule ‘puts a thumb on the scale’ to keep arbitrated costs in checkSurprise-billing rule ‘puts a thumb on the scale’ to keep arbitrated costs in check

Surprise-billing rule ‘puts a thumb on the scale’ to keep arbitrated costs in check

Patients soon will not have to worry about the prospect of these often-costly unexpected bills, a federal law promises.

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Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko to retireJefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko to retireJefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko to retire

Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko to retire

Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko will retire Dec. 31, the system announced Thursday.

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San Francisco hasn't approved any vaccine waiver for workersSan Francisco hasn't approved any vaccine waiver for workersSan Francisco hasn't approved any vaccine waiver for workers

San Francisco hasn't approved any vaccine waiver for workers

About 800 San Francisco city workers have asked for medical or religions exemptions to avoid a looming deadline for them to get vaccinated or lose their jobs, but so far the city has not approved a single request, a human resources official said Wednesday.

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Testing, turnaround times are still uneven nearly two years into pandemicTesting, turnaround times are still uneven nearly two years into pandemicTesting, turnaround times are still uneven nearly two years into pandemic

Testing, turnaround times are still uneven nearly two years into pandemic

The White House said in early October it plans to buy $1 billion worth of rapid antigen tests to help improve access to the hard-to-find over-the-counter kits. But people are also facing problems getting molecular testing, including the gold-standard PCR tests.

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