According to data compiled by health care data and analytics firm IQVIA Holdings Inc., approximately 1.8 million people in the U.S. received a COVID-19 vaccine
Month: September 2023
Kaiser Workers Prepare for October Strike
More than 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are ready to go on strike if negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a contract
World Health Organization Removes Influenza B/Yamagata Lineage from Next Year’s Flu Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that next year’s flu vaccines exclude the influenza B/Yamagata lineage, a family of viruses that has not been
Diversified Healthcare (DHC) Shows Strength Amidst Market Volatility
Diversified Healthcare (DHC) closed the most recent trading day at $1.94, showing a gain of 0.52% from the previous session. This outperformed the S&P 500’s
The Impact of Lifestyle on All-Cause and Cancer Mortality
A recent study conducted by researchers aimed to understand the impact of lifestyle choices on all-cause and cancer mortality. The study involved analyzing the habits
Alabama Department of Public Health launches “Ask Me” campaign to promote flu shot and other vaccines
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched the “Ask Me” campaign, urging Alabamians to speak to their doctors about getting vaccinated against influenza
Grady Health System’s Financial Priorities and Strategies for the Future
Atlanta-based Grady Health System is focused on expanding access to medical care, forging partnerships to expand behavioral health services, and addressing the growing uninsured population.
Study Reveals Specialty Prescription Drugs Contribute to Rising Healthcare Costs
A recent study presented to the Indiana Legislature’s Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force has revealed that half of every dollar spent on healthcare is
The Growing Evidence Against Legalizing Weed: A Closer Look at the Health Risks
A new study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, has unveiled some alarming findings regarding the health risks associated with marijuana use. The study, which analyzed
The Latest COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Numbers in Alberta: Vaccines Available Soon
The province of Alberta has recently released the latest statistics on COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. Within a three-week reporting period in