The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 23, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
Why We Can’t Let COVID-19 Vaccinations Distract from Rapid Testing
We can’t lose sight of another breakthrough that is critical to the world’s ability to manage the virus: the development of rapid, at-home testing for infectious diseases.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 22, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 21, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 20, 2021
New vaccine development process could provide broad, inexpensive protection from COVID-19 and future coronaviruses
Vaccines for COVID-19 and other coronaviruses could be produced quickly and inexpensively if a new vaccine development method now being tested proves successful.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 19, 2021
Pfizer chief says COVID-19 booster likely needed
The CEO of the drug company says that a booster followed by annual vaccinations will likely be needed to defeat the pandemic.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 16, 2021
Drug advisory committee needs more time on Johnson and Johnson vaccine decision
ACIP delayed a vote on lifting a federal pause on the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 15, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 14, 2021
FDA, CDC call for pause on Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. regulators is taking a pause on administering the vaccine while experts study a small number of blood clots.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 13, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 12, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 9, 2021
CDC: COVID-19 surface transmission rare
The risk of contracting COVID-19 from surfaces is far less than believed early in the pandemic.
COVID-19 drove increase in size of healthcare mergers
While the number of healthcare mergers fell, the average transaction size skyrocketed.
Fewer patients complete clinical trials during pandemic
Clinical research has been limited during the pandemic due to COVID-19 precautions.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 8, 2021
COVID-19 and the Rise of Texting in Healthcare
The last thing patients want is to be put on hold by their provider or interrupted by calls during the work day.
Ready or not: 3 big changes coming for primary care physicians
Even before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: April 7, 2021 update
Majority in healthcare say pandemic has hurt their mental health
New poll from Kaiser Family Foundation and The Washington Post details the effects of the pandemic on healthcare workers.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: April 6, 2021 update
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can travel
Travel restrictions have been loosened for those who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.
FDA amends Moderna COVID-19 vaccine EUA
The move clarifies the number of doses that can be administered from each vial and approves larger vials.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: April 5, 2021 update
Pandemic financial troubles persist for practices
A survey found eight in 10 practices are still seeing revenue more than 10 percent below pre-pandemic levels.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: April 2, 2021 update