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Biden administration to buy 500M more rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans
The announcement by President Joe Biden now brings the administration’s total purchase to 1 billion test kits. Abbott Laboratories, iHealth and Roche have so far been awarded contracts for a combined 380 million tests.
Neurological devices, diagnostics dominate latest FDA breakthrough designations
The agency has granted breakthrough designations to several devices for neurological conditions, including an autism test and treatment as well as diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Providers concerned about staffing shortages post-SCOTUS vaccination mandate ruling
Nursing facilities are particularly worried about the strain a vaccination mandate could have on their shrinking workforce, and are urging CMS to consider a regular testing option for unvaccinated workers.
Pandemic stresses physicians as they reevaluate careers, work-life balance
About 60% of female physicians and 53% of male physicians said they would take a pay cut to have better work-life balance, Medscape’s survey found.
SCOTUS narrowly upholds health worker vaccine mandate
The court’s liberal justices agree with the government that CMS has the authority to impose the requirement, just one of many healthcare organizations must comply with to be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid funding.
FDA seeks feedback on draft device shortage guidance
A new document poses a series of questions for industry on the overall design and operation of the policy, and is intended to help manufacturers provide timely information about supply disruptions during public health emergencies.
Healthcare sharing ministry ‘sham’ faces suit for allegedly defrauding consumers in California
Aliera allegedly scammed thousands of people by collecting monthly payments but denying coverage of medical costs, a lawsuit claims.
Medical cost growth trailed that of other industries in 2021
Prices for goods and services skyrocketed at the fastest pace in four decades, rising 7% between December 2020 and December 2021, according to new data. By comparison, prices for healthcare services rose roughly 2.5%.
Biden health officials defend COVID-19 testing policies amid diagnostics shortage
Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock and others were under fire from senators during a Tuesday hearing for not doing enough to increase the availability of tests.