Data elements, definitions for COVID-19 complications detailed
Jun 27, 2022
The clinical lexicon presents data elements related to cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
Number of MA beneficiaries receiving supplemental benefits for the chronically ill triples in one year,...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 09, 2021
The number of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receiving Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) has skyrocketed — from 1 million in 2020 to 3 million in 2021— according to a...
COVID-19 survivors at higher risk for new behavioral health issues
Feb 24, 2022
People who survived the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 had an increased risk for anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment, sleep and substance use disorders.
The mental health toll of COVID-19 — and what you can do about it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this column that the pandemic has had mental health effects on workers. Recent research on the topic may surprise you, however.
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection ups protection for vaccinated
Nov 15, 2021
Prior infection was linked to a lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna).
CDC extends mask mandates on planes, trains to May 3
Apr 13, 2022
The agency cites the spread of the omicron subvariant BA.2 as the reason for the extension.
U.S. may soon see sharp drop in omicron cases, experts say
Jan 12, 2022
One model suggests that the number of daily reported cases in the U.S. will top out at 1.2 million by Jan. 19 and then fall sharply.
Rates of healthcare use higher after positive SARS-CoV-2 test
Oct 21, 2022
Women with a positive PCR result for SARS-CoV-2 had 0.81 more long-term care days. Men had 0.48 more long-term care days.
White House takes more steps to up supply of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests
Oct 26, 2021
Tests will be be particularly useful during flu season because the tests can help distinguish between the flu and COVID-19.
Risk for hospitalization, ED use up with SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
Aug 31, 2021
The risk increased for being admitted to the hospital or attending emergency care within 14 days with delta variant.