Persistent Vaccine Myths
With news that the country has now vaccinated half of its population with at least one dose, This Drew Altman Axios column highlights the persistent […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Putting U.S. Global COVID-19 Vaccine Donations in Context
While some have praised the most recent U.S. donation announcement as an important development, others have said the U.S. could do much more, pointing to […]
We aren’t getting a national vaccine ‘passport.’ So let’s use the next best thing: CDC vaccination cards.
In this op-ed for The Washington Post, Drew Altman suggests a way out of the heated debate about a COVID-19 vaccination passport to help provide clarity about who is […]
Telehealth Averted Healthcare Collapse During COVID – Will Inertia Kill Further Adoption?
Dr. Haim Amir, CEO and Founder of Essence Group Major, deep-rooted problems in the healthcare system were brought into sharp focus by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
UPS Healthcare Expands Specialty Pharmaceutical Offerings with End-to-End Cold Chain Capabilities
What You Should Know: – UPS Healthcare today announced it is enhancing its specialty pharmaceutical offerings by establishing UPS Cold Chain Solutions, a comprehensive suite of cold […]
UPMC Health Plan Launches Virtual Concierge for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Devices
UPMC Voice Assistant Alexa 3 – Fine_Cut_0322 – UPMC Health Plan What You Should Know: – UPMC Health Plan announced today the launch of a Virtual […]
Key Questions: HIV and COVID-19
This brief examines and summarizes what we know about COVID-19 and HIV including, what we know about COVID-19 risk, disease severity, vaccination, and federal response. […]
New Campaign from THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN Responds to Information Needs about COVID-19 Vaccines Among Latinos and Spanish-speaking People in U.S.
News Release May 20, 2021 – THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN expands to address information needs about the COVID-19 vaccines in the Latinx community with […]
Nueva campaña de THE CONVERSATION/LA CONVERSACIÓN responde a las necesidades de información sobre las vacunas para COVID-19 entre latinos e hispanohablantes en los Estados Unidos.
May 20, 2021 – THE CONVERSATION/LA CONVERSACIÓN se expande para abordar las necesidades de información sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 en la comunidad latina […]
A Promising New Post-COVID World of Virtual Care
Josh Weiner, CEO of SR Health at Solutionreach It’s a striking contrast to look at the world as it now in the wake of the […]
The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Long-Standing Health Care Challenges Faced By Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories as the End of Temporary Federal Medicaid Funding Approaches
A new KFF analysis examines how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting U.S. territories as well as issues related to the upcoming expiration of temporary Medicaid […]
Challenges in the U.S. Territories: COVID-19 and the Medicaid Financing Cliff
More than a year into the public health emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of Americans including those living in the U.S. […]
How Employer Actions Could Facilitate Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Providing paid time off to employees to get and recover from any side effects could help boost vaccination rates. Overall, nearly three in ten (28%) […]
May 20 Web Event: Latinos and the Nation’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
New Campaign from THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN to Address Information Needs in the Community Join KFF and UnidosUS for an interactive web event on […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Information, and Experiences Among Hispanic Adults in the U.S.
This report from the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor examines vaccine attitudes and experiences among Hispanic adults in the U.S., including key groups such as those […]
Vaccination is Local: COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Vary by County and Key Characteristics
This issue brief builds on a previous CDC analysis by analyzing how vaccination rates to date vary by counties and identifying key county characteristics that […]
How COVID-19 Made Employee Safety Work for Employees
Omri Shafran, CEO of Texas Medical Over the past decade, the move toward automated hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation solutions has steadily accelerated and its effective […]
COVID-19 Vaccines for 12-15-Year-Olds: Considerations for Vaccine Roll-Out
This post examines characteristics of adolescents ages 12 to 15 across in the United States to inform COVID-19 vaccination efforts once they become eligible to […]
Medicaid and State Financing: Key Indicators to Watch Through Pandemic and Recovery
The health and economic effects of the pandemic have significant implications for state Medicaid programs. More people become eligible and enroll in Medicaid during economic […]
Vaccine Monitor: Eagerness to Get Vaccinated Begins to Level Off as Most People Who Want a Vaccine Have Gotten One; But Republicans Show Biggest Shift Toward Vaccination
Parents’ Eagerness for Their Children to Get Vaccinated Mirrors Their Own Intentions, with 3 in 10 Ready to Vaccinate Their Children as Soon as It’s […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor – April 2021
This Vaccine Monitor finds a majority of U.S. adults now say they have already gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It explores […]
Which States are Hitting the COVID-19 Vaccine Tipping Point?
As of April 19, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opened up to adults in all states, leaving many to wonder when supply will surpass vaccine demand. A […]
Supply vs Demand: Which States are Reaching their COVID-19 Vaccine Tipping Points?
This analysis examines overall COVID-19 vaccination levels and how the rate of vaccinations over the last week has changed at state-level and national level. There […]
35% of Americans Would Prefer A Chip to a Vaccine Passport
What We Should Know: – A 2021 Vaccine Passport Privacy Study of 1,000 American adults from NordVPN found that two-thirds of Americans (66%) would get a vaccine […]
CVS Health Launches Employer-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Program
What You Should Know: Today, CVS Health announced it recently began administering COVID-19 vaccines at employer-based vaccination clinics through Return Ready, the company’s comprehensive COVID-19 solution that helps […]
Why the Digital Front Door is Critical to the Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Joel French, EVP of Patient Experience at R1 RCM, Inc. The COVID-19 crisis has upended many of our traditional business procedures and processes. However, because […]
KFF’s Kaiser Health News and “This American Life” Team Up for a Chilling Account of the Threats and Menace Upending the Lives of Local Health Officials
In the course of the pandemic, health officers have become the face of local government authority. And, in turn, many have become targets for the […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Vaccine Attitudes Among Essential Workers
This analysis examines the vaccine-related attitudes of non-health essential workers who have been working outside their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that they […]
Essential Workers Employed Outside Health Care are Less Enthusiastic about Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine than Other Adults
There has been little research on how essential workers not employed in the health care sector have been impacted by the pandemic and their views […]
Most Providers are Unprepared for The Surge of Post-Pandemic Referrals, Survey Finds
What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry is bracing for an unprecedented wave of provider referrals that formed as thousands of procedures were canceled […]
COVID-19 Deaths and Cases in Long-Term Care Facilities Have Fallen to All-Time Lows in the Four Months Since Vaccinations Began
COVID-19 deaths and cases among residents and staff of long-term care facilities have fallen dramatically since vaccinations began in December, with deaths declining by nearly […]
COVID-19 Long-Term Care Deaths and Cases Are at An All-Time Low, Though A Rise In LTC Cases In A Few States May Be Cause for Concern
This data note looks at state-reported LTCF data from 41 states plus Washington DC to assess what has happened to new deaths and cases in […]
April 29 Web Briefing: How Large Employers View Rising Health Care Costs and the Role of Government
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent elections are changing the national conversation around expanding health care coverage and reining in rising health care costs. President Biden […]
Innovation, Interoperability Accelerated Healthcare Digital Transformation in 2020
What You Should Know: – In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital transformation of healthcare accelerated in 2020 with increased adoption of interoperable tools to support […]
Supply vs Demand: When Will the Scales Tip on COVID-19 Vaccination in the U.S?
With supply having increased significantly and eligibility fully open to adults in all states as of April 19, this analysis estimates that COVID-19 vaccine supply […]
Are Health Centers Facilitating Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations? An April 2021 Update.
This analysis updates earlier work and examines the extent to which vaccination efforts through community health centers are reaching people of color using data from […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: What We’ve Learned
This brief summarizes key findings and themes from the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor project that is tracking the dynamic nature of the U.S. public’s attitudes and […]
Vaccine Monitor: What We’ve Learned
With nearly all states poised to allow anyone at least 16 years old to get a COVID-19 vaccine, this week’s announcement pausing the distribution of […]
Implications of COVID-19 for Social Determinants of Health
This brief provides an overview of social determinants of health and a look at how adults are faring across an array of measures over a […]
Google Cloud Expands Intelligent Vaccine Impact Solution to Support Vaccine Equity
What You Should Know: – Google Cloud today launched an expanded virtual agent as part of its Intelligent Vaccine Impact solution (IVIs). People will be […]
Key Questions about COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and the U.S.
This issue brief provides an overview of COVID-19 vaccine passports, including what they are, where they are being used, and potential implementation issues.
Vaccine Passports: What We Know and What to Consider
Around the country and in parts of the world, COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue to grow, leaving people wondering about vaccine requirements and ways to certify […]
What Will It Take for Hospitals to Survive the Pandemic?
Dr. John Frownfelter, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer at Jvion In 1852, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center opened as Chicago’s first chartered hospital. In May, […]
Time and Goals Should Drive Your Post-COVID-19 Care Management Strategy
Jessica Scruton, BSN, RN, CCM, VP of Clinical Transformation for Lightbeam Health Solutions COVID-19 forced many health systems to reassess and reconfigure their care management […]
COVID-19 Vaccination among American Indian and Alaska Native People
This brief presents available data on COVID-19 vaccinations among AIAN people from federal and state sources and discusses factors contributing to success in these vaccination […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor- Rural America
This report examines in depth the vaccine-related views and experiences of rural residents and shows more than half of rural adults say they have already […]
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment
This data note looks at national and state-by-state Medicaid and CHIP enrollment data through November 2020, as states were still in the early stages of […]
COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Excess Mortality and Potential Years of Life Lost in the U.S. and Peer Countries
A new issue brief reviews excess death rates in the U.S. and peer countries by age groups to examine how the pandemic has affected excess […]
Compared to Peer Countries, the U.S. Had the Highest Rate of Mortality Among People Under Age 65 and Potential Years of Life Lost in 2020 due to the Pandemic
A new KFF issue brief examines 2020 data on excess mortality – the number of deaths above what is expected in a typical year – […]
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
As the vaccine rollout continues across the country, a key question is whether and how far governments and employers can go to require the public […]
KFF/Post Survey Reveals the Serious Mental Health Challenges Facing Frontline Health Care Workers a Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic
About 1 in 6 Tested Positive for COVID-19, though Few Experienced Major Symptoms; Those Working in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities Most Likely to […]
KFF/The Washington Post Frontline Health Care Workers Survey
This partnership survey with The Washington Post examines the experiences and attitudes of frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 […]
Key Lessons from COVID-19 & How We Can Better Support our Healthcare Provider
Peter Ziese PhD, MD, Business Leader, Monitoring and Analytics, Philips COVID-19 has been a novel pandemic in many ways beyond the actual virus itself – […]
KHN and Guardian US Win Batten Medal for “Lost on the Frontline”
The News Leaders Association (NLA) awarded KFF’s Kaiser Health News (KHN) and Guardian US the 2021 Batten Medal for Coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic for […]
Why Doctors and Nurses Can Be Vital Vaccine Messengers
In this Axios column, Drew Altman examines why doctors and nurses are such critical messengers in the effort to build vaccine confidence.
COVID Exposed The Dire Need for Real-Time Healthcare Data Sharing
Birju Shah, Head of Product for Uber Health & Communities Nick Jordan, Founder and CEO, Narrative In a world where technology and Big Data can provide […]
ProPhase Labs Acquires Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Passport
What You Should Know: – ProPhase Labs, Inc., a diversified medical science and technology company, announced today that it has acquired the “VaccTrack” suite of […]
Vaccine Monitor: 6 in 10 Adults Have Either Gotten a COVID-19 Vaccine or Want To “as Soon as Possible;” “Wait and See” Group Continues To Shrink
Among Those Who Have Not Been Vaccinated, 3 in 10 Are Unsure if They are Eligible Yet; Hispanic Adults and People with Low Incomes More […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: March 2021
This Vaccine Monitor finds a growing share of U.S. adults say they have already gotten at least one dose of the vaccine or want to […]
Web Briefing: Understanding the Health Coverage and Affordability Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act signed into law earlier this month includes a number of provisions aimed at making health coverage more accessible and […]
How NLP Can Uncover Social Determinants of Heart Disease
David Talby, CTO, John Snow Labs Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United […]
3 Ways Providers Can Navigate COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Successfully
Lisa Romano, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at CipherHealth The New Year brings hope and promises that an end to the COVID-19 pandemic is in […]
Medicaid Spending and Enrollment Trends Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic – Updated for FY 2021 & Looking Ahead to FY 2022
Even as the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is accelerating across the country, the public health and economic effects of the pandemic continue to put pressure on […]
A Look at How Medicaid Agencies Are Assisting with the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
As of February 2021, there are three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the U.S. and states are playing a central role in their […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBT People
The latest report from the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) […]
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBT People
This analysis examines the reported experiences among self-identified LGBT individuals based two months of KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor reports and finds that LGBT people have […]
Updated KFF Calculator Estimates Marketplace Premiums to Reflect Expanded Tax Credits in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
KFF has updated its 2021 Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator to reflect the expanded premium tax credits available to people who purchase their own coverage through […]
Early COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Through Community Health Centers Are Reaching People of Color
More than half of those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine through a community health center were people of color, suggesting that […]
Are Health Centers Facilitating Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations?
This analysis examines the extent to which early vaccination efforts through community health centers are reaching people of color using data from the federal government’s […]
How are States Addressing Racial Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts?
This brief reviews information available through state websites and publicly available vaccine distribution plans to provide greater insight into how states are addressing equity through […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor Probes Americans’ Experiences Trying to Sign Up for a Vaccine and to Find Relevant Information
Many Relied on Another Person’s Help to Try to Get a Vaccine Appointment As many states and local authorities ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination efforts, […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Experiences With Vaccine Access And Information Needs
This report shows about half over the age of 65 say they have already received at least one dose of the vaccine or have scheduled […]
Moderna, IBM Partner on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain & Distribution Data Sharing
What You Should Know: – Moderna and IBM announced their intentions to explore technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and hybrid cloud, that could help support […]
THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us, A New Campaign By Black Health Care Workers for Black People about the COVID-19 Vaccines
March 4, 2021 – THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us. is a new campaign to provide Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccines […]
First Databank Clinician Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism – Q/A
Joan Kapusnik-Uner PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP, VP of Clinical Content for First Databank (FDB) As the Biden administration ramps up its efforts to increase the access of […]
KFF Tracking Poll: More Than a Third of Americans Say They’ve Struggled to Pay Living Expenses Since December; 6 in 10 Families Hit by COVID Have Lost A Job or Income
Majorities Favor Provisions to Expand Marketplace Tax Credits and Encourage States to Expand Medicaid As Congress considers an additional $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, more […]
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Economic Hardship, Health Coverage, And The ACA
This poll examines the public’s assessments of the Biden administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the impact COVID-19 has had on people’s finances, and support […]
Improving Inventory Management During COVID-19 and Beyond
Todd Stewart, Vice President, Enterprise Workflow Solutions, CenTrak Healthcare systems across the country are facing high patient volumes combined with higher patient expectations during the […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities
This issue brief presents current state-level data about COVID-19 cases and deaths in settings that primarily serve nonelderly people with disabilities and summarizes available research […]
Vaccine Confidence Isn’t The Main Obstacle To Reaching Herd Immunity
In this Axios column, Drew Altman paints a more optimistic picture of the prospects for getting to herd immunity as vaccine confidence grows, but underscores […]
Most Americans Now Say They’ve Gotten At Least One Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine or Want to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible, with Enthusiasm Rising Across Racial, Ethnic and Partisan Groups
While Enthusiasm Rises, a Persistent Minority Say They Definitely Will Not Get Vaccinated; Republicans, Rural Residents, and Essential Workers Outside Health Care Are Most Reluctant […]
States Have Made Progress in Vaccinating Older Adults Against COVID-19 in Recent Weeks, But No State Has Vaccinated At Least Half of its Older Population
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have vaccinated at least one-third of their residents who are 65 and older against COVID-19, an updated KFF analysis […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: February 2021
The Latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor finds a growing share of U.S. adults say they have already gotten at least one dose of the vaccine […]
Vaccinating Older Adults in the US Against COVID-19: A Work in Progress
This analysis examines COVID-19 vaccination rates among older adults in states that report these data at the person-level. It also looks at the change in […]
Key Issues to Watch for Justice-Involved Populations: COVID-19, Vaccines, & Medicaid
This issue brief explores the impact of COVID-19 on justice-involved populations, examines how states have prioritized these populations for vaccination, and highlights the significance of […]
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents Have Declined Markedly Following the Introduction of Vaccines
The number of residents contracting and dying of COVID-19 in nursing homes has declined markedly following the introduction of vaccination efforts in long-term care facilities, […]
Is the End of the Long-Term Care Crisis Within Sight? New COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities Are Dropping
This analysis compares trends in new COVID-19 cases and deaths among nursing facility residents with trends in all other new COVID-19 cases and deaths excluding […]
Growing Gaps in COVID-19 Vaccinations among Hispanic People
This policy watch piece highlights the potential challenges surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations among Hispanic people, whose health and finances have been extremely hard hit by the […]
CVS Launches Community-Based Strategy to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity
Source: CVS Health What Should Know: – CVS Health unveils community-based strategy increase access to COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable communities and advance vaccine education while […]
Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA to approve freezer temp change for Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech say they have data supporting two-week storage of their vaccine at temperatures found in medical-grade freezers. They say FDA approval of an […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among Black Women and Men
The latest from the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor finds that Black men (45%) and women (41%) are more likely than other groups to want to […]
Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among Black Women And Men
This analysis examines Black adults’ attitudes, concerns, and intentions regarding a COVID-19 vaccine. While Black men and women are similar in many of their views, […]
New Analysis: Updated State Data Continues To Show Wide Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Race/Ethnicity
KFF has an updated analysis of state-reported data as of February 16, 2021 on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths by race/ethnicity. New to the analysis […]
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity
KFF is collecting and analyzing data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race/ethnicity to gain increased insight who is receiving the vaccine and whether some groups are […]
COVAX and the United States
This issue brief provides an overview of COVAX, the global mechanism to secure and deliver COVID-19 vaccines. The brief details COVAX’s organization, conditions for country […]
Two New Analyses: House COVID-19 Relief Plan Would Temporarily Lower Marketplace Premiums for Millions and More than Offset Short-Term State Costs to Expand Their Medicaid Programs
The House COVID-19 relief proposal would temporarily lower what millions of Marketplace enrollees and uninsured potential enrollees would pay toward premiums and would provide states […]
New Incentive for States to Adopt the ACA Medicaid Expansion: Implications for State Spending
The House Energy and Commerce Committee reconciliation proposal as part of the COVID relief package aims to encourage non-expansion states to take up the expansion […]
UK Launches World’s First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study
What You Should Know: – This week, the United Kingdom (UK) will be the first country in the world to run a COVID-19 human challenge […]
Kroger Health to Offer Smartphone-Enabled COVID-19 Tests Nationwide
Kroger Health Partners with Gauss to Provide Smartphone-Enabled COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Home Tests What You Should Know: – Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The […]
LinkedIn Launches Support to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
What You Should Know: – LinkedIn announces it will utilize its platform to connect healthcare professionals to COVID-19 vaccination distribution volunteer and paid support opportunities […]
GSK commits $345M to Vir as alliance expands to flu, other respiratory viruses
The amended pact follows a collaboration begun last year when GlaxoSmithKline paid Vir Biotechnology $250 million to team up on potential treatments for Covid-19. The […]
Daily COVID-19 Vaccinations Could Nearly Double by the End of March if Supply Keeps Up
This policy watch looks at the expected ramp up in vaccine supply, and what this could mean for increasing the number of people getting vaccinated.
New Digital Health Passport Offers Providence Patients Secure Digital Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status
What You Should Know: – Lumedic launches a first-of-its-kind commercial technology to offer digital vaccine cards to patients receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at sites affiliated with […]
This Week in Coronavirus: February 5 to February 11
During the 55th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world is at nearly 108 million COVID-19 cases. The U.S. […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: What Do We Know About Those Who Want to “Wait and See” Before Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?
This brief examines how people to “wait and see” how the COVID-19 vaccine is working for other people before getting vaccinated themselves with different partisan […]
Work Among Medicaid Adults: Implications of Economic Downturn and Work Requirements
To provide context to the current landscape of Medicaid and work, this brief explores work status and characteristics of Medicaid enrollees as well as perspectives […]
Funding for Health Care Providers During the Pandemic: An Update
This summarizes the additional federal funding that has been given to health care providers to help them cope with the economic impact of the pandemic […]
How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting People’s Mental Health and Substance Use
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, about 4 in 10 adults nationwide have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder – a four-fold […]
Seeing Others Vaccinated May Be The Best Cure For Vaccine Hesitancy
As the number of vaccinations increases, vaccine hesitancy will decrease, says Drew Altman, because knowing someone who has been vaccinated without adverse effects is a […]
Verily joins with Janssen, adding Covid-19 to Project Baseline study
Verily and Janssen say studying Covid-19 immune responses could yield data that helps clinicians treat the disease. They add that the research could also apply […]
Biden Wants to Partner with Health Centers to Promote More Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
We examine the Biden administration’s proposal to partner with community health centers to speed up vaccinations, especially in hard-to-reach populations.
What Will Be the Contours of the Biden Administration’s Global Health Agenda?
This issue brief provides an overview of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 and global health actions to date, as well as likely ones on the horizon, […]
Experian Health, Epic Partner to Address COVID-19 Identity Verification Challenges
What You Should Know: -Experian Health is partnering with Epic to expedites access to Precise ID® for Epic customers to address COVID-19 identity verification challenges. […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: In Their Own Words
This report summarizes the public’s response to a series of open-ended questions aimed at better understanding people’s concerns around receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and the […]
At This Early Stage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out, Most Older Adults Have Not Yet Been Vaccinated As Supply Remains Limited
This analysis looks at vaccination rates among older adults at the state level, and the share of all vaccines administered that have been given to […]
3 Ways Hospitals Can Improve Employee Communication—Now and Beyond the Pandemic
This year and the coronavirus pandemic brought new challenges to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the globe. And while the first phase of vaccine distribution […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 29 to February 4
During the 54th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world is at nearly 105 million COVID-19 cases. The U.S. […]
J&J seeks emergency use for Covid-19 vaccine, FDA advisory panel is next
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine offers storage and distribution advantages compared to mRNA vaccines, and is the only single-shot vaccine to reach late-stage testing. The […]
What Does a Multi-Dose Series Mean for the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort?
This issue brief examines key issues related to multi-dose vaccination series generally as well as issues specific to COVID-19.
Data as of February 1 on State Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity
Updated analysis of state-reported data as of February 1, 2021 on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths by race/ethnicity is now available. Based on nearly half […]
Vaccine Monitor: Where People are Getting Information About COVID-19 Vaccinations
Additional Data Available Through Online Vaccine Monitor Dashboard As vaccination efforts ramp up across the country, the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor examines where the public […]
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity
KFF is collecting and analyzing data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race/ethnicity to gain increased insight who is receiving the vaccine and whether some groups are […]
Google Cloud Launches Intelligent COVID-19 Vaccine Impact Solution with AI-Powered Forecasting, Sentiment Analysis
What You Should Know: – Google Cloud, today announced the launch of its Intelligent Vaccine Impact Solution, a set of core solutions to help regional […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 22 to January 28
During the 53rd week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world surpassed 100 million COVID-19 cases, with the United States […]
COVID-19 is the Number One Cause of Death in the U.S. in Early 2021
A new issue brief examines the most recent data on deaths from COVID-19 and other causes, and finds that COVID-19 is currently the number one […]
Analyzing Recent Trends in Medicaid/CHIP Applications: What We Do and Do Not Know
This data note discusses changes in the number of applications for Medicaid/CHIP coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. Although enrollment in Medicaid/CHIP has increased steadily by […]
A New System to Fit A New Economy: How Healthcare Can Recover From COVID-19
Paula Muto, MD, FACSFounder and CEO, UBERDOC, Inc. We are at a watershed moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reevaluate our priorities both […]
Vaccine Monitor: Nearly Half of the Public Wants to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine as Soon as They Can or Has Already Been Vaccinated, Up across Racial and Ethnic Groups Since December
Most Convincing Messages to Promote Vaccination Highlight Effectiveness at Preventing Illness and a Return to Normal Life; Hearing about Rare Allergic Reactions and Side Effects […]
Cedars Sinai Launches COVID-19 Recovery Program
What You Should Know: – Patients in the Cedars-Sinai COVID-19 Recovery Program receive a comprehensive in-person evaluation with an expert in infectious diseases or pulmonary […]
Racial Diversity within COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials: Key Questions and Answers
This brief reviews why racial diversity within COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials is important, discusses the barriers to participation in clinical trials among people of color, […]
How Quickly We Need To Ramp Up Vaccinations To Get To Herd Immunity
Debate about how many vaccinations are needed by when has been in the news. Drew Altman lays it out in his latest column.
West Virginia Launches Nation’s First Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
What You Should Know: – West Virginians will now have access to a COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration tool available statewide. – West Virginia is the first […]
Cognizant and XPRIZE Announce Finalists For $500k COVID-19 Pandemic Response Competition
What You Should Know: – Cognizant, a Fortune 200 leader in technology and professional services, recently partnered with XPRIZE on the Pandemic Response Challenge, a […]
Key Issues for State Medicaid Programs When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends
As a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) , states have experienced increased enrollment along with administrative challenges. After the PHE ends, states […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 15 to January 21
During the 52nd week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the U.S. surpassed 24.6 million total cases and 410,100 deaths due […]
Therma Fisher Acquires Rapid COVID-19 Test Provider Mesa Biotech for $450M
What You Should Know: – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech, Inc., a San Diego, CA-based molecular […]
Leveraging Technology and Data for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Kevin Grauman, President and CEO, QLess After months of uncertainty, hope is finally on the horizon as three viable COVID-19 vaccine candidates are moving closer […]
New Resources Track State Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity and Examine Demographics of Health Workers
A new Policy Watch, Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity, explores the latest state-reported data on vaccination by race/ethnicity available on […]
Nearly 6 in 10 Older Americans Don’t Know When or Where They Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine; Black and Hispanic Adults among the Groups Least Likely to Have Enough Information
Despite Optimism about COVID-19 Vaccines in the Future, Half Say They are Frustrated with the Current Situation and Nearly a Quarter are Angry While older […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: January 2021
This KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report finds many people, including older adults and essential workers, do not have enough information about where and when to […]
Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity
Across states, data to understand access to and uptake of the vaccine by race/ethnicity and other demographic factors will be central to efforts to ensure […]
87% of Americans Want to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Information From Their Providers
What You Should Know: According to a recent Updox survey, 87% of Americans say they want to receive information from their healthcare provider on COVID-19 […]
The COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Line Continues to Change as States Make Further Updates
This analysis updates the approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines based on revised federal guidance and balance the […]
Key Characteristics of Health Care Workers and Implications for COVID-19 Vaccination
This analysis provides an overview of demographic characteristics and health insurance coverage of health care workers with direct patient contact, including those working in hospital […]
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment
This data note looks at national and state-by-state Medicaid and CHIP preliminary enrollment data through September 2020, as states were still in the early stages […]
To Beat COVID-19, We Need A Modern Approach to Public Health Data
Ed Simcox, Chief Strategy Officer at LifeOmic The COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken 270,000 American lives to date, has shined a light on another crisis […]
3 Steps to Maintain Telehealth’s Momentum Post-Pandemic
In the face of COVID-19, healthcare witnessed how crises can become the long-awaited push for creativity and innovation that the industry needs. When our healthcare […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 8 to January 14
During the 51st week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the U.S. surpassed 23.3 million total cases and 388,700 deaths due […]
Transitioning from Traditional to E-Fax: How Healthcare Communications are Transforming Post-COVID
Michael Morgan, CEO of Updox The majority of industries have decreased or eliminated their use of the traditional fax machine over the past decade, including […]
MEDITECH Launches Quick Vaccination Solution to Streamline COVID-19 Vaccination Process
What You Should Know: – MEDITECH launches a web-based Quick Vaccination solution enabling healthcare organizations to efficiently administer the vaccine to their patients from multiple […]
Most Hispanic Adults Lean Towards Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine, But Many Younger Adults are Hesitant
A new analysis of KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor survey data finds that most Hispanic adults across the country want to get a COVID-19 vaccine at […]
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanic Adults
Based on data from the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, this poll finding explores attitudes among Hispanic Americans toward the coronavirus and a generational gap in […]
Despite Efforts to Slow the Spread of the Virus in Long-Term Care Facilities, KFF Analysis Finds Many States Experienced the Worst COVID-19 Outbreaks and Highest Number of Deaths in December
For some regions of the country, recent months have brought the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities since the start of the pandemic, a […]
Factors Associated With COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities: Findings from a Literature Review
This issue brief reviews findings from 30 studies that have examined potential factors associated with COVID-19 cases and/or deaths in long-term care facilities.
Patterns in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities in 2020
This analysis assesses when new LTCF cases and deaths were highest in states across the country in 2020, as well as how national trends in […]
How COVID-19 Reshaped Healthcare Consumerism & 4 Key Trends to Know for 2021
What You Should Know: – NRC Health today released its 2021 Healthcare Consumer Trends Report, which surveyed 2 million healthcare consumers against the backdrop of […]
Immigrant Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Key Issues to Consider
This brief provides an overview of key issues to consider for reaching noncitizen immigrants as part of COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The U.S. Government and the World Health Organization
This fact sheet provides information about the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. government funding and engagement with WHO.
We Need a Better Way Of Distributing the COVID-19 Vaccine. Here’s How To Do It.
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, KFF President Drew Altman calls for a simplification of the troubled COVID-19 vaccine distribution system.
Medicaid Expansion Enrollment and Spending Leading up to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This issue brief analyzes enrollment and spending trends related to the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion ahead of the coronavirus pandemic and examines potential consequences […]
The Challenge of Vaccine Hesitancy In Rural America
In his latest Axios column, Drew Altman looks at the challenge of vaccine hesitancy in rural America and its implications. One of them: a highly […]
New Analysis Takes In-Depth Look at How States are Prioritizing Who Gets a COVID-19 Vaccine
A new KFF analysis examines the different approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines and balance the desire to […]
The COVID-19 “Vaccination Line”: An Update on State Prioritization Plans
This analysis examines the different approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines and balance the desire to vaccinate those […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 1 to January 7
Here’s our recap of the past week in the coronavirus pandemic from our tracking, policy analysis, polling, and journalism. It’s a new year, and while Democrats won control of […]
Global Funding Across U.S. COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Bills
This data note tracks appropriations designated for international efforts in the COVID-19 emergency supplemental bills. It will be updated as needed.
Get Ready for a Lot of Biden Executive Orders on Health Care
In this column for the JAMA Health Forum, Larry Levitt explores what President-elect Biden might do to advance his health care vision both through legislation […]
January 14 Web Event: A Shot in the Arm For Long-Term Care Facilities? Early Lessons from the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to High Priority Populations
With the pandemic taking a heavy toll among older Americans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and most states have placed a high priority […]
Cone Health Transforms Maternity Campus into COVID-19 Only Hospital in 28 Days
Cone Health’s Green Valley Campus What You Should Know: – Cone Health transforms its maternity campus into North Carolina’s first designated COVID-19 hospital in 28 […]
20 COVID-19 Predictions and Trends for 2021 – Executive Roundup
Dr. Justin Graham, Chief Medical Officer, GYANT The rapid development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a monumental achievement, but it does nothing to address our […]
UCHealth Taps Conversa Health to Track COVID-19 Vaccine Effects on Frontline Healthcare Workers
What You Should Know: – Conversa Health’s COVID-19 programs now include patient monitoring pre- and post-vaccination, education on vaccines, and appointment reminders. – Healthcare workers […]
12 Telehealth & Virtual Care Predictions and Trends for 2021 Roundup
Dr. Paul Hain, Chief Medical Officer of GoHealth Telehealth is Here to Stay in 2021 Prior to the pandemic, telehealth was a limited ad-hoc service […]
How to Capitalize on Digital Health Momentum in 2021
Adam Sabloff, Founder and CEO of VirtualHealth As we re-examine the healthcare system in the wake of the pandemic, we are continually identifying opportunities to […]
AMA Adds 3 Additional CPT Codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine
What You Should Know: – The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the addition of three Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. The […]
Amazon, CVS Health, Thermo Fisher Scientific Form Alliance for Employer-based COVID-19 Testing
What You Should Know: – Amazon, CVS Health, Thermo Fisher Scientific join forces to promote employer-based testing As part of a comprehensive COVID-19 testing strategy. […]
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment
This data note looks at national and state-by-state Medicaid and CHIP preliminary enrollment data through August 2020, as states were still in the early stages […]
Community Health Centers’ Role in Delivering Care to the Nation’s Underserved Populations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, community health centers are serving as public health responders, especially for medically underserved populations. Health centers are a […]
DoD Awards $2.8M to Philips & BioIntelliSense to Validate Wearable for Early COVID-19 Detection
What You Should Know: – Philips and BioIntelliSense has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to receive nearly $2.8M […]
Both Remote and On-Site Workers are Grappling with Serious Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19
This post examines the data about workers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and finds that both on-site and at-home workers are facing challenges, though […]
COVID-19 Exposed The True Vulnerability of Healthcare Infrastructure
Martyn Crew, Director of Solutions Marketing at Gigamon In 2019, 41 million patient records breached in 572 reported incidents at an average cost of $1.8 […]
This Week in Coronavirus: December 11 to December 17
During the 48th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the U.S. surpassed 17.2 million total cases and set records on […]
12 Recently Launched COVID-19 Vaccine Management Solutions to Know
An in-depth look at twelve recently released COVID-19 vaccine management solutions as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed nationwide. 1. Microsoft Microsoft launches a COVID-19 vaccine […]
Federal Rules Protect People from Bills for the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the first doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine are delivered to health care workers and other early recipients, many Americans are eager to know […]
Gaps in Cost Sharing Protections for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Could Spark Public Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccine Costs
In the issue brief, KFF experts highlight the laws and regulations that are in place to ensure access to free COVID-19 vaccines for individuals regardless […]
Poll: Large Majorities Now Say They Wear Masks Regularly and Can Continue Social Distancing for At Least Six Months if Needed, though Republicans Remain Less Likely to Take Such Precautions
As winter sets in and COVID-19 cases and deaths reach records in most parts of the country, more Americans say they wear masks every time […]
Why Some COVID-19 Testing Protocols Aren’t What You Think
Pawel Czech, Founder of Nex.D While countries around the world continue to flounder with regards to COVID-19 testing, everyone is wondering how national governments could […]
Vaccine Safety Expert Shares 5 COVID-19 Vaccine Facts to Protect 2021
Dr. Noam Tau of Sheba Medical Center Now more than ever, public confidence is key. It’s our job as medical professionals, the FDA’s job, and public […]
Medicaid Maintenance of Eligibility (MOE) Requirements: Issues to Watch
Federal legislation provides a temporary increase in federal Medicaid matching rates to states conditioned on states providing continuous eligibility for existing enrollees and meeting certain […]
AI Algorithms Can Predict Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients with Mild Symptoms in ER
What You Should Know: – Artificial intelligence algorithms can predict outcomes of COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms in emergency rooms, according to recent research findings […]
State COVID-19 Data and Policy Actions
Explore state-level data on a variety of COVID-19 metrics, including the latest hotspots, cases and deaths by race and ethnicity and at long-term care facilities. […]
How Hackers Are Targeting COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Chain – Q/A
With the US and other major countries poised to begin national distribution of multiple FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines, the cybersecurity threats to secure COVID19 vaccine distribution […]
FDA Authorizes First Fully Over the Counter COVID-19 Home Test
What You Should Know: – FDA grants Emergency Use Authorization for Ellume COVID-19 Home Test for non-prescription home use in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals – […]
Abbott Receives CE Mark for its COVID-19 IgG Quantitative Antibody Blood Test
What You Should Know: – Abbott Receives CE Mark for its COVID-19 IgG Quantitative Antibody Blood Test that specifically detects levels of IgG antibodies that […]
How Might Internet Connectivity Affect Health Care Access?
A new chart collection looks at how internet access may affect health care in the U.S., as more providers turn to telemedicine during the pandemic. […]
Real Progress Is Possible On Vaccine Hesitancy
Drew Altman’s Axios column draws on data from the new KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor to assess where the country stands on vaccine hesitancy.
KFF Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor to Track the Public’s Confidence in the Vaccine and Experiences for the Duration of the Pandemic
Republicans and Black Americans are More Likely to Be Hesitant but Even Among These Groups Reasons Vary KFF has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: December 2020
This initial survey for the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor tracks the public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccinations, with a focus on sub-groups of Americans. […]
Gleaning Insights for COVID-19: Why Claims and Clinical Data Matter
Emad Rizk, M.D., President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Cotiviti As 170 research teams race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, some that are […]
Coronavirus Puts a Spotlight on Paid Leave Policies
As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials recommend that people who are sick should […]
Microsoft Deploys COVID-19 Vaccine Management Platform
What You Should Know: – Microsoft launches a COVID-19 vaccine management platform with partners Accenture and Avanade, EY, and Mazik Global to help government and healthcare […]
How are States Prioritizing Who Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First?
This post reviews the latest information on state priorities for their initial COVID-19 vaccine allocations to assess which populations will get the vaccine first.
Who Didn’t Get a Second Shingrix Shot? Implications for Multidose COVID-19 Vaccines
As the U.S. prepares for nationwide distribution of vaccines to combat COVID-19, some are asking whether people who get the first of two doses will […]
As Telehealth Surges, Are Seniors Being Left Behind?
Anne Davis, Director of Quality Programs & Medicare Strategy at HMS A global health crisis has thrust us into a scenario in which lives quite […]
New National and State Estimates for Recommended COVID-19 Vaccination Priority Population
This month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted a recommendation that health care workers and long-term care residents should be the first […]
Estimates of the Initial Priority Population for COVID-19 Vaccination by State
This analysis provides new national and state-level estimates of the number of health care workers and long-term care residents who are expected to be part […]
Kleva Health Launches FDA Authorized Saliva At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit for $149
What You Should Know: – Digital health startup Kleva Health launches FDA authorized saliva at-home COVID-19 test kit and raises $1.5 million in seed funding. […]
Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions Under President Biden
This brief outlines the potential health policy actions that President Biden could take using executive authority, based on campaign pledges, and actions that would reverse […]
COVID-19: How Hospitals Can Create Better Inpatient Bed Capacity through Math
Dr. Pallabi Sanyal-Dey, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF & Director of Client Services at LeanTaaS Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, key elements […]
FAQs on Medicare Coverage and Costs Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
These FAQs provide the latest guidance on testing and treatment related to COVID-19 for Medicare beneficiaries.
This Week in Coronavirus: November 26 to December 3
During the 46th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, there was an increase of over 1.25 million confirmed cases between Nov. 26 and December […]
Innovaccer Launches COVID-19 Command Center to Help Healthcare Organizations Manage Their COVID-19 Operations
What You Should Know: – Innovaccer launches COVID-19 Command Center to assist healthcare organizations in optimizing their COVID-19 operations. – The solution offers a […]
5 Myth-Busting New Hospital ADT Notification Requirements
Claudia Williams, CEO of Manifest MedEx When doctors know their patients have been to the hospital, they can act fast to provide needed support. Widespread […]
Northwell Health Offers COVID-19 Screening Chat for NY Schools and Employers
What You Should Know: – Northwell Health announced that its Northwell Direct unit, which works with large employers, will be offering Conversa HealthCheck to screen […]
Addressing Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution
This brief provides an overview of barriers to vaccination that disproportionately affect people of color and discusses how current national recommendations and state vaccine allocation […]
How Did the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Health Care Provided by OBGYNs?
A new KFF survey of obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYNs) offers insight into how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the provision of sexual and reproductive health care, including […]
How OBGYNs Adapted Provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From a nationally representative sample of 855 office-based U.S. OBGYNs, this brief shows how OBGYNs have adapted their provision of sexual and reproductive health care […]
HHS Taps CVS Health for Pilot to Administer COVID-19 Therapy to Patients At Home & Long-Term Care Facilities
What You Should Know: – Today, CVS Health was selected by HHS, as part of Operation Warp Speed, to pilot the administration of a limited […]
The Dangers of Vaccine Disillusionment
In this Foreign Affairs article, Josh Michaud and Jen Kates lay out the challenges in vaccinating people in low-income countries around the world and review […]
How Have Health Care Utilization and Spending Changed So Far During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
This chart collection summarizes what is known so far about how health costs and utilization have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health spending is on […]
COVID-19 Is Causing Health Spending To Go Down
New analysis from Drew Altman in his latest Axios column on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on national health spending.
Growth in Medicaid MCO Enrollment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This data note looks at state Medicaid managed care enrollment data through September 2020 to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis […]
Your Room is Ready: How to Recapture Health System Revenue by Solving “The Motel Problem”
Rich Miller, Chief Strategy Officer of QGenda Healthcare leaders attempting to regain some of the revenue lost during the COVID-19 shutdowns now face a formidable […]
Hospitals Hit with Low Volumes, High Expenses, Poor Margins as COVID-19 Cases Mount
What You Should Know: – October was a challenging month for hospitals and health systems nationwide amid ongoing instability spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, according […]
NLP is Raising the Bar on Accurate Detection of Adverse Drug Events
David Talby, CTO, John Snow Labs Each year, Adverse Drug Events (ADE) account for nearly 700,000 emergency department visits and 100,000 hospitalizations in the US […]
COVID-19: How Can Payers Prepare for Mandates and Support Pandemic Relief Efforts
Elizabeth Bierbower, Former President of Humana’s Group & Specialty Division Healthcare can achieve optimum efficiency when patients are at the center of care. When patients […]
Hospital Sustainability Demands that Revenue Integrity Move Front and Center
Vasilios Nassiopoulos, VP of Platform Strategy and Innovation, Hayes Razor-thin operational margins coupled with substantial and ongoing losses related to COVID-19 are culminating in a […]
This Week in Coronavirus: November 13 to November 19
During the 44th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, there was an increase of almost 1 million confirmed cases between Nov. 13 and 19. Approximately […]
Dec. 3 Web Briefing: What Happens Once There is a COVID-19 Vaccine? Key Challenges to Vaccinating America
Encouraging reports about several COVID-19 vaccine candidates is raising hopes that there will soon be one or more vaccines proven safe and effective, starting a […]
FDA Authorizes First At-Home COVID-19 Test, Results in 30 Mins or Less
What You Should Know: – FDA approves emergency use authorization (EUA) for Lucira Health’s all-in-one-test kit for COVID-19 self-testing at home. – The streamlined Lucira […]
Vaccine Coverage, Pricing, and Reimbursement in the U.S.
The brief provides an overview of how vaccines are reimbursed and covered across government programs and different types of health insurance in the United States. […]
States Are Getting Ready to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines. What Do Their Plans Tell Us So Far?
This brief summarizes the information contained in the all available draft COVID-19 vaccination plans submitted by states to the CDC, focusing in particular in critical […]
The Exit Polls Show The Need To Confront COVID-19 Denial in Red America
Drew Altman analyzes the exit polls in his latest Axios column. While Biden voters see COVID-19 as a top priority, Trump supporters are still largely […]
White House Coronavrius Task Force Doubles Down on Rapid Testing Strategy
What You Should Know: – White house coronavirus task force doubles down on rapid testing strategy to fight the coronavirus as some states say they […]
AstraZeneca, CCT Partner to Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials in Arizona
What You Should Know: – AstraZeneca and CCT announce a partnership to conduct COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in Arizona with 1,500 participants. CCT Research (CCT), a leader […]
Federal Medicaid Outlays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This data note analyzes federal Medicaid outlays in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both annual and month-to-month growth rates […]
AMA Unveils 2 Vaccine-Specific CPT Codes for Coronavirus Immunizations
What You Should Know: – The American Medical Association (AMA) published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes new vaccine-specific […]
Mount Sinai Develop Machine Learning Models to Predict Critical Illness and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
What You Should Know: – Mount Sinai researchers have developed machine learning models that predict the likelihood of critical events and mortality in COVID-19 patients within clinically relevant time windows. – The new machine learning models were outlined in a […]
KHN and Associated Press Investigation of Inadequate U.S. Public Health Infrastructure During the Pandemic Wins Top Journalism Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded KFF’s Kaiser Health News and The Associated Press one of its top journalism prizes […]
Mobile Point-of-Care Ultrasound Is Now A Frontline Warrior in Pandemic
Diku Mandavia, M.D., SVP, Chief Medical Officer at FUJIFILM Sonosite Health authorities need to prioritize delivery and the repurposing of mobile point-of-care ultrasound machines which […]
New Brief Examines COVID-19 Risks and Impacts for Health Care Workers by Race and Ethnicity
New coronavirus cases in the United States have hit daily records multiple times in the past week and hospitalizations are rising in several areas of […]
COVID-19 Risks and Impacts Among Health Care Workers by Race/Ethnicity
This analysis provides insight into COVID-19 risks and impacts among health care workers and how they vary by race and ethnicity.
Cleveland Clinic Develop COVID-19 Risk Prediction Model through Epic MyChart
What You Should Know: – Cleveland Clinic develops the COVID-19 risk prediction model through Epic MyChart that is now available to health systems around the […]
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment
This data note looks at national and state-by-state Medicaid and CHIP preliminary enrollment data through July 2020, as states were still in the early stages […]
How RPA Can Help Get COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Patients First
Ram Sathia, VP of Intelligent Automation at PK While most of the public’s attention is focused on the horse race for an approved COVID-19 vaccine, […]
FDA Extends RCA With COTA to Explore COVID’s Effect on Cancer
What You Should Know: – The FDA just extended its research collaboration agreement (RCA) with COTA, specifically looking at how COVID-19 is affecting cancer. – […]
COVID-19 Underscores Need for Identity Governance Administration
Wes Wright, CTO at Imprivata If you work in healthcare, chances are that the COVID-19 pandemic forced you to quickly scale up or move staff […]
Wide Variations in Flu Vaccination Rates Across States Highlight Challenges as State and Local Authorities Plan to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine
When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, all or most people living in the country will need to get vaccinated in order to maximize its benefits […]
State Variation in Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Implications for a COVID-19 Vaccine
This analysis of flu vaccination rates across states and across groups within each state highlights some of the challenges facing public health officials in ensuring […]
This Week in Coronavirus: October 23 to October 29
During the 41st week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, worldwide cases surpassed the 45 million mark and U.S. cases are […]
Mammoth Lands 2 Major Partnerships to Use CRISPR to Solve COVID19 Testing Shortage, At Scale
What You Should Know: – Mammoth Biosciences signs agreements with MilliporeSigma and Hamilton company targeting commercialization of high-throughput CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 Test. – These partnerships […]
COVID-19 Hastens America’s Reckoning with Rural Healthcare
Source: Christian Heitz from Pexels So long as we could say, “Healthcare is a business,” we could continue to avoid the moral and ethical choices […]
