by Jordana Choucair | Aug 17, 2022 | Life Sciences
The Biden administration said a new type of COVID-19 vaccine specially designed to protect against the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants will be available next month. According to White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish, the shots will be available if...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 17, 2022 | M&A
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase Trustmark Health Benefits from Trustco Holdings. According to HCSC, acquiring the third-party benefits administrator will bolster its ability to provide customizable,...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 17, 2022 | Public Health/Prevention
Many state and local health authorities have yet to adopt a new strategy to extend the current supply of monkeypox vaccines. The FDA authorized dividing Jynneos vaccine doses into fifths to expand the available supply. However, local authorities say there are several...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 16, 2022 | D.C. News
President Joe Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act today, representing a major milestone for Biden and his domestic economic agenda. The sweeping $750 billion bill accomplishes several key Biden legislative agenda items and represents the largest climate...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 16, 2022 | M&A
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a policy paper warning states to avoid certificates of public advantage (COPAs) legislation. The agency said it has seen a “resurgence” of the laws in recent years, including those passed by state legislatures “with the...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Health
Project Health Minds – a nonprofit formed by business, health care, entertainment, and tech leaders to address the mental health crisis – is developing a playbook to guide companies in supporting employees’ mental health. Launched last year, the platform is...
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