Health Network CEO Robert Garrett: COVID can be defeated –
Here’s my perspective, as the leader of the health network that has been at the epicenter of the COVID pandemic in New Jersey.
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Envisioning better health outcomes for all
The current covid-19 pandemic has shined the spotlight on longstanding health inequities for people of color. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compared to the general United States population, African Americans are 1.4 times more likely to contract the coronavirus, and 2.8 times more likely to die from covid-19. Similarly, Native Americans…
Bid to address health costs by 3 corporate giants is over
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving.
A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving
NEW YORK (AP) — A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving.
TennCare: Health info of up to 3300 people mailed elsewhere
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Medicaid program says health information of up to 3,300 patients were mailed to incorrect addresses. On Monday, TennCare officials said they, Gainwell…
Slovenia’s health minister steps down amid virus pandemic
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s health minister resigned Friday after his party left the country’s ruling center-right coalition, a blow to Prime Minister Janez Jansa during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says a new coronavirus strain may be spreading faster than the original, but scientists aren’t so sure
Summary List PlacementA new coronavirus strain may be fueling an uptick in spread across the southern UK, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock. “Over the last few days, thanks to our world-class genomic capability in the UK, we have identified a new variant of coronavirus, which may be associated with the faster spread in the…
Biden’s Health and Human Services pick has no public health experience
President-elect Joe Biden surprised the health community when he announced his pick for Health and Human Services Secretary earlier this week, Xavier Becerra, the attorney general of California.
UK’s National Health Service issues precautionary advice on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine after two allergic reactions
LONDON (AP) — UK’s National Health Service issues precautionary advice on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine after two allergic reactions.
Midwest health system CEO leaves company amid mask controversy
Kelby Krabbenhoft stepped down from Sanford Health this week following a controversy over recent statements he made about masks.
Health officials confirm COVID-19 case at Dan Forest rally
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — An unidentified person who attended a campaign rally for Republican candidate for governor Dan Forest tested positive for COVID-19, North Carolina health officials confirmed Wednesday.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as ‘essential work’…
Health policy specialists questioned White House officials’ claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after…
Health care law on line at court, but is it likely to fall?
WASHINGTON (AP) — To hear Democrats tell it, a Supreme Court with President Donald Trump’s nominee Amy Coney Barrett could quickly get rid of the law that gives more than 20 million Americans health insurance coverage.