Pharmacy
The Eli Lilly drug awaits emergency use authorization from the FDA.
SD Biosensor said it has initiated an investigation to determine how the product was illegally imported into the U.S.
The money is going to eight community organizations serving underserved areas to boost vaccine confidence.
Legislation could permit insurers to base payment for COVID-19 tests administered out-of-network on their median in-network rate, AHIP says.
Meanwhile, 29% of such parents said they'll take a wait-and-see approach, while 12% said they'd do it only if it was required.
The tests are expected to become available in early spring for those on original Medicare or in a Medicare Advantage plan.
The COVID-19 vaccine would be the first available to help protect children under 5 years of age.
In a separate Blue Cross settlement, Shkreli's companies will pay $28 million, which will be given to third-party payers.
The vaccine is being marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Bamlanivimab and etesevimab, which are administered in tandem, and REGEN-COV are not effective against Omicron, the FDA said.