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Jan 14 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS, Operation Warp Speed tout benefits of monoclonal antibody therapeutics for COVID-19

HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among…

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OWS is opening up the next phase of vaccine distribution.

Jan 13 | Susan Morse

Federal government tells states not to hold vaccine in reserve for second dose

The next phase is being opened up for those age 65 and older and for those younger with comorbid conditions.

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Jan 11 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS invests $8 million to address gaps in rural telehealth through the Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program

The program will be implemented in four state community locations, including in…

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HHS extends public health emergency to April

Jan 11 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration until April

This action marks the fourth time HHS has extended the declaration that has paid parity for telehealth and continues…

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Officials expected to have 20 million doses allocated by the end of 2020, yet so far less than 6 million people have received their first dose.

Jan 08 | Mallory Hackett

AHA urges HHS to better coordinate COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Officials expected to have 20 million doses allocated by the end of 2020, yet so far less than 6 million people have received…

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Jan 08 | Susan Morse

HHS releases $22 billion for testing and vaccinations

To get shots in arms faster, HHS has begun its partnership with 19 pharmacy chains.

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Jan 06 | Jeff Lagasse

CVS Health administering COVID-19 vaccine at skilled nursing facilities in 49 states

The company expects to complete administration of first doses in skilled nursing facilities by January 25.

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The report found that 53% of hospitals in the bottom quartile of the area wage index for 2020 were in rural areas.

Jan 05 | Mallory Hackett

OIG audit: CMS should improve hospital wage index adjustments for rural hospitals

The report found that 53% of hospitals in the bottom quartile of the area wage index for 2020 were in rural…

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Jan 04 | Jeff Lagasse

COVID-19 treatment is the first synthetic biological drug to receive FDA approval for Phase 3 trials

Carrimycin includes antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrosis effects in addition to…

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The state’s nursing homes have seen more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases and close to 2,000 deaths.

Dec 31, 2020 | Mallory Hackett

Connecticut nursing homes to get $31.2 million in additional COVID-19 aid

The state's nursing homes have seen more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases and close to 2,000 deaths.

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