All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Order will affect more than 25,000 clinicians, researchers, contractors, trainees, and volunteers
Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders Boost Uptake
Behaviorally informed messages were sent to health care workers who initially delayed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
All Health Care, Long-Term Care Workers in California Must Get COVID-19 Shots
Order issued as the most populous state in the country struggles to slow infections caused by the highly contagious delta variant
U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically
Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion
Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
2019 to 2020 Saw 1.5-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy at Birth
Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined
One in Five Privately Insured Births May Result in a Surprise Medical Bill
Surprise bills more frequent and larger with cesarean delivery and neonatal intensive care
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
