(MedPage Today) — The FDA, following the advice of its advisory committee, is advising COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to reformulate future booster shots to include protection against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2. While this… Powered by WPeMatico
The presence of real-time location systems also can help hire new talent and improve the workplace for nurses during the nursing shortage, one expert says. Powered by WPeMatico
The transaction, meant to bolster Evolent’s value-based specialty care offerings, could eventually be worth an extra $87 million, depending on future performance milestones. Powered by WPeMatico
Courtney Stevens at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System discusses optimizing telehealth integration into care pathways, conducting comprehensive exams via video and improving telehealth literacy. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will undoubtedly restrict the reproductive healthcare that many physicians can provide. Critically, it will also threaten the clinical knowledge and skills of the… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Welcome to Ethics Consult — an opportunity to discuss, debate (respectfully), and learn together. We select an ethical dilemma from a true, but anonymized, patient care case, and then we provide an expert’s commentary. Last… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — “Dr. Zha, for the new OB initial visit I put on your schedule next week, is it possible to schedule the patient with you sooner?” the OB coordinator asked me. “Why is that?” I responded, as there is usually no urgency for this… Powered by WPeMatico
The HHS agency is reminding providers that they aren’t required to disclose private medical information to third parties. It also has tips for data security in using period trackers and other health-information apps. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS announced an agreement to purchase 105 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for a fall vaccination campaign, with options for up to 300 million doses. Powered by WPeMatico
