Promise: “I’m never going to raise the white flag and surrender. We’re going to beat this virus. We’re going to get it under control, I promise you.” President Joe Biden caused a stir in a “60 Minutes” ... [Continue Reading]
Journalists Dissect Medical Coding and Parse the President’s Words
KHN freelancer Helen Santoro discussed insurance coverage for transgender medical care on KCRW’s “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” on Sept. 21. Click here to hear Santoro on “Press Play With Madeleine Brand”Read ... [Continue Reading]
Covid Still Kills, but the Demographics of Its Victims Are Shifting
As California settles into a third year of pandemic, covid-19 continues to pose a serious threat of death. But the number of people dying — and the demographics of those falling victim — has shifted notably from the first two years. Given the ... [Continue Reading]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Judge Takes Aim at the Affordable Care Act’s Preventive Care Benefits
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The same federal judge in Texas who tried — unsuccessfully — to strike ... [Continue Reading]
Brisbane biotech firm that struck $300m COVID test deal in US puts Australian arm into administration
Ellume rose to prominence last year when it announced a $300 million deal to provide COVID-19 home test kits to the US Department of Defense. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
$250 million gifted towards Melbourne pandemic lab
Canadian philanthropist Geoff Cumming has gifted the University of Melbourne the largest donation for medical science in Australian history. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Epidemiologist says research supports cutting COVID-19 isolation
Deakin University's Professor Catherine Bennett says new research supports that individuals without symptoms after the fifth day of isolation have a low risk of community transmission. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]