Friday, September 24, 2021: Health IT

A group of large employers, including Walmart and Target, announced a new telehealth program aimed at tackling health disparities among African American workers. In partnership with virtual care company Grand Rounds Health and Doctor On Demand, the Black Community...

Friday, September 24, 2021: D.C. News

The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a motion to advance a temporary government funding bill that includes a suspension of the debt ceiling. Republicans are still planning to block the bill because of the debt ceiling provision, which they oppose. If the bill...

Thursday, September 23, 2021: Life Sciences

The FDA authorized Pfizer booster shots for people over 65 and those who are in high-risk jobs or medically vulnerable at least six months after receiving their second shot. The boosters are expected to be available within days, but who exactly will be considered...

Thursday, September 23, 2021: Health IT

HHS announced it will distribute $73 million to strengthen the U.S. public health IT effort and increase representation of underrepresented communities within the public health IT workforce. The goal is to providing training in public health informatics and technology...