In a new brief released by FAIR Health, 2020-2021 private healthcare claims data was analyzed to deliver state by state COVID-19 costs. Leading the chart in cost per hospitalization was New Jersey with an average of nearly $129 thousand, which dwarfed that of Maryland, the lowest state on the list […]
CADTH Annual Report 2020–2021: Unprecedented
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health’s (CADTH) 2020-2021 annual report was themed “unprecedented.” The authors break down the CADTH’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the report focuses a large part of its attention on the dedicated efforts of the organization’s […]
Spike in Employer Insurance Costs in 2021 Raises Uncertainty Toward the Future
Results from a new Mercer survey show that the average insurance cost per employee jumped by 6.3% in 2021. This is nearly double the 3.4% increase in 2020. While this has caused some uneasiness among employers, many expected an increase due to long COVD claims and appointments that were originally […]
COVID-19 Data Destruction Investigation Begins at the University of Florida
Following several complaints that University of Florida faculty members were pressured to delay or destroy COVID-19 research data, the university has begun a formal investigation into the matter. Dr. Danaya Wright, a co-author of the internal report that started the investigation, suggests that […]
The Burden of Post-COVID-19 Conditions is Analyzed in IQVIA Report
Many COVID-19 survivors develop long-term conditions after they have recovered from the virus. Considering the have been 250 million reported COVID-19 cases so far, post-COVID-19 conditions will likely incur a massive healthcare burden worldwide. A report released by the IQVIA Institute uses RWE and […]
Interview with Scott Gottlieb on COVID, the CDC, and More
Scott Gottlieb, former CDC director, sat down for an interview with Stat News to discuss his new book, Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic. In the interview, reported by Adam Feuerstein, Damian Garde, and Meg Tirrell, Gottlieb talks about what went […]
Cerner Database Reveals COVID Death Rate Lower When Taking SSRIs
COVID Death Rate Lower When Taking SSRIs Electronic health records (EHR) from the Cerner Real World COVID-19 de-identified database indicate that COVID-19 patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have reduced mortality rates, according to analysis published in the Journal […]
CADTH Annual Report 2020–2021
The theme of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health’s (CADTH) annual report for 2020-2021 was “unprecedented.” The authors review how the CADTH responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the report pays extra attention to the efforts of the organization’s members, […]
2022 Predictions: Ezekiel Emanuel Fireside Chat
On Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, esteemed oncologist and policymaker Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel will have a fireside chat with Dr. Bob Kocher, former Special Assistant to President Obama for Healthcare and Economic policy. In this webinar, Virta Health’s CEO, Sami Inkinen, will talk to Dr. Kocher and Dr. […]
Papa Raises $150 Million in Series D Funding, Seeks to Improve Health Equity
The startup Papa has raised $150 million in series D funding. The company aims to address loneliness by connecting seniors with Papa Pals, who provide transportation to healthcare visits as well as assistance in the home. An increasing number of health payers are recognizing the lifelong effects of […]
