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Some of these changes have presented opportunities for entrepreneurs and product developers.
Beating this pandemic won't happen through actions by federal, state and local governments alone, leaders say in open letter.
This week's top stories include COVID-19 exposing vulnerabilities in the digital ecosystem, the CMS expecting Medicare Part D average premiums to increase nearly 5%, and WellSky acquiring Healthify to beef up its community care tools.
Some of these changes have presented opportunities for entrepreneurs and product developers.
As cases climb, the Biden Administration reaches its goal, a month late of getting 70% of the country vaccinated.
Merck reaped billions while Kaiser and its members paid higher prices for two popular drugs to lower cholesterol, the lawsuit says.
Updated-mask wearing recommendations this week are to ensure that vaccinated people do not transmit virus to others, CDC director says.
The projected average basic premium is calculated based on plans' expectations of per capita drug spending in the coming year.
This week's top stories include Amwell snapping up a pair of health companies to further its behavioral health services, the AMA calling for vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, and the VA stopping Cerner EHR rollouts until next year.
Meanwhile, in 2021, 94% of Medicare Advantage enrollees in individual plans are in one that offers access to some dental coverage.