Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds
The latest versions of COVID-19 vaccines were 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults, according to the first U.S. study to assess how well the shots work.
Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others
The flu virus is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Friday showed a continued national drop in flu hospitalizations, but other indicators were up — including the number of states with high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses.
CMS Releases Proposed Payment Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs that would update payment policies for these programs.
Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Era Remains Inaccessible to Many Distressed U.S. Adults
U.S. adults experienced considerable psychological distress and adverse mental health effects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
The Health Divide: The lack of transparency on hospital prices disproportionally affects Black patients
How much do you pay for gas? How much is your electric bill? What about cable? Those numbers popped into your head right away, right? Now, about your last hospital bill? How much did you pay for the Band-Aid they used after they drew your blood? Did you know how much your last breast biopsy or hip replacement was going to cost you out-of-pocket before your procedure? Chances are you didn’t.
