Biden expected to pick former FDA head Califf to run health agency: reports
If officially nominated and confirmed by Congress, the cardiologist would return to lead an agency taxed by a heavy workload reviewing COVID-19 drugs and vaccines.
If officially nominated and confirmed by Congress, the cardiologist would return to lead an agency taxed by a heavy workload reviewing COVID-19 drugs and vaccines.
The pay increase will affect roughly 41% of the health system’s more than 75,000 employees. Workers set to see a boost in pay, include food and environmental service workers, pharmacy techs and licensed practical nurses.
The biotech claimed its NIH partners were involved only after a key discovery was made “by Moderna scientists using Moderna technology.” The dispute could end up in court.
The independent company, expected to be completed in early 2023, is being positioned as having more flexibility to pursue acquisitions as it sharpens its focus on precision health and struggles with supply chain shortages.
About half of employers with at least 200 workers reported healthcare utilization among their plan enrollees had been in line with expectations for the most recent quarter, but 32% said it had been below estimates.
A U.S. cybersecurity agency issued an alert about the weaknesses, one of which was scored 9.8 on a 10-point risk scale, which could allow hackers to disrupt the operation of anesthesia machines and bedside monitors.
Urgent care visits are lower revenue, so the higher urgent care mix had an unfavorable impact on total revenue per visit. Amwell’s revenue was down 1% year over year to $62.2 million, lower than analyst expectations.
The clinics are worried about people with Medicaid coverage being deemed ineligible and losing insurance once states revert back to pre-COVID-19 Medicaid policies and eligibility, a new survey found.
The acquisition expands the payer’s Medicaid business, a service line that has experienced major growth over the past year.
The credit bureau’s healthcare data analytics unit also reported seeing a 55% rise in financial assistance transactions from September 2020 to September 2021.