Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Senate hearing on pandemic gets testySenate hearing on pandemic gets testySenate hearing on pandemic gets testy

Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused a senator Tuesday of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.



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Healthcare boards lag behind on diversity, equity and inclusion goalsHealthcare boards lag behind on diversity, equity and inclusion goalsHealthcare boards lag behind on diversity, equity and inclusion goals

Healthcare boards lag behind on diversity, equity and inclusion goals

Companies should reassess bylaws and widen the scope of their recruitment efforts to meet benchmarks, a new report argues.



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About 8,000 Connecticut workers to be trained using federal COVID fundsAbout 8,000 Connecticut workers to be trained using federal COVID fundsAbout 8,000 Connecticut workers to be trained using federal COVID funds

About 8,000 Connecticut workers to be trained using federal COVID funds

Connecticut is dedicating about $62 million of its federal COVID-19 relief funds to train and ultimately place 8,000 workers in healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and other industries.



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Fire closes hospital and displaces staff as Colorado battles omicronFire closes hospital and displaces staff as Colorado battles omicronFire closes hospital and displaces staff as Colorado battles omicron

Fire closes hospital and displaces staff as Colorado battles omicron

The most destructive fire in Colorado's history has knocked a hospital out of service and left healthcare workers homeless with omicron driving new COVID hospitalizations.



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Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in U.S. and BritainOmicron may be headed for a rapid drop in U.S. and BritainOmicron may be headed for a rapid drop in U.S. and Britain

Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in U.S. and Britain

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S.



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6 preventative care issues private insurers must cover under HHS guidance6 preventative care issues private insurers must cover under HHS guidance6 preventative care issues private insurers must cover under HHS guidance

6 preventative care issues private insurers must cover under HHS guidance

The federal agency guidelines addressed women's health, HIV screenings and suicide screenings.



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Plan to fix exchange risk adjustment model could come at costPlan to fix exchange risk adjustment model could come at costPlan to fix exchange risk adjustment model could come at cost

Plan to fix exchange risk adjustment model could come at cost

Stakeholder optimism about CMS' proposal to help exchange plans better predict their expenses for healthy enrollees varies.



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CMS: We will lean on private sector to address costs, disparitiesCMS: We will lean on private sector to address costs, disparitiesCMS: We will lean on private sector to address costs, disparities

CMS: We will lean on private sector to address costs, disparities

Companies like Walmart "absolutely" have a role to play in lowering drug costs for Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and the Affordable Care Act exchange customers, the CMS Administrator said.



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Transcarent secures $200M to expand into new marketsTranscarent secures $200M to expand into new marketsTranscarent secures $200M to expand into new markets

Transcarent secures $200M to expand into new markets

Digital health and benefits management startup Transcarent raised $200 million from investors including Northwell HealthIntermountain Healthcare and Rush University Medical Center, the company announced Tuesday.



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Medicare limits Aduhelm coverage to clinical trialsMedicare limits Aduhelm coverage to clinical trialsMedicare limits Aduhelm coverage to clinical trials

Medicare limits Aduhelm coverage to clinical trials

A final decision on whether Medicare will cover the controversial drug is expected in April.



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