Population Health

Today, pharmacies began administering Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff of long-term care facilities.

HHS is allocating an additional 30 million Abbott BinaxNOW tests for vulnerable groups such as nursing homes, HBCUs, tribes and more.

The FDA is recommending surveillance of Bell’s palsy after four Moderna trial participants developed the temporary facial paralysis.  

HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf discusses 2020 success stories introduced by HIMSS this year with the aim of improving healthcare, including the global consortium for eHealth interoperability and digital health indicators.

Walgreens, Costco, CVS and others said they would use existing IT systems to help customers track their vaccination dosage schedule.

Inspired by the Freedom House ambulance project, it is designed to offer employment where the pandemic created or furthered economic disparities.  

FDA has issued emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter COVID-19 test that does not require a prescription.

Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," discusses some of the complex realities of aging, ageism, ableism and health - and describes how technology should be designed for seniors.

Concerns about side effects were also a significant barrier that could dampen vaccination rates.

A growing number of drug companies have refused to provide discounts after an HHS decision to cut payments by 30% was upheld on appeal.