Policy and Legislation
The boosters are subject to FDA review and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issuing a recommendation.
Both Pfizer and Moderna are in clinical trials for vaccines for children under the age of 12.
HIMSS21
The two former governors (one a current gubernatorial candidate) had lots to say about COVID-19 crisis response, vaccine hesistancy, Medicaid expansion, hospital staffing shortages and other healthcare challenges.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says hospital and long-term care staff will be required to get vaccinated by September 27.
PhRMA called Biden's push "misguided" and says it fails to address an insurance system that shifts the cost of treatments onto patients.
HIMSS21
HIMSS has not stopped innovating and pushing the envelope since its inception 60 years ago, says Senior VP Terri Sanders.
United allegedly reduced reimbursement rates for out-of-network mental health services, thereby overcharging participants.
HHS joins the VA, the Department of Defense and a growing number of hospitals that are requiring vaccinations.
HIMSS21
The challenge is now in the Senate, which must make a decision on appropriations before Sept. 30.
Bill heads to House where Democrats want to pass a $3.5 trillion plan for "social infrastructure," including healthcare priorities.