The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 2, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Why don’t more Americans get vaccinated against flu?
Fewer than half of American adults receive vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia.
Access, not hesitancy, may account for race-based differences in vaccination rates: study
Willingness to get vaccinated has increased faster among Blacks than whites
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 1, 2022
White House pushed idea of paying physicians to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
The Washington Post reported that the idea was opposed by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Spikevax is now the second COVID-19 vaccine approved by US regulators.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 31, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 28, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 27, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 26, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 25, 2022
New codes for COVID-19 testing and services
Recent updates to coding changes for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 24, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 21, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 20, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 19, 2022
Ranking 7 at-home COVID-19 tests for patients
Know which at-home COVID-19 tests to recommend to your patients.
Insurers spend millions to cover ivermectin prescriptions, study shows
Spending occurs despite lacking evidence of ivermectin’s effectiveness.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 18, 2022
N95, KN95 masks are best at slowing COVID-19 spread, CDC says
One rural doctor’s battle to vaccinate patients against COVID-19
Shawn Purifoy, MD, is director of a family medicine clinic in rural Malvern, Ark., population 11,000.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 17, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 14, 2022
Waning immunity, not greater transmissibility, responsible for COVID-19 breakthrough infections: study
But protection against hospitalization and death remain strong.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 13, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 12, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 11, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 7, 2022
Flurona: The facts doctors need to know
Here’s what doctor’s need to know.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 6, 2022
