'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.

Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.

FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.

The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.

Texas to receive 620K COVID-19 vaccine doses in second week of distribution

Texas to receive 620K COVID-19 vaccine doses in second week of distribution

According to the Department of State Health Services, the CDC is delivering 460,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 159,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Texas.

According to the Department of State Health Services, the CDC is delivering 460,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 159,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Texas.

Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA

Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA

Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.

Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.

Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds

Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.

Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.

Some states told they won't receive expected number of doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Some states told they won't receive expected number of doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots for health care workers and long-term care residents.

Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots for health care workers and long-term care residents.

FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.

COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?

COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?

COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.

COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement

2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement

A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.

A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Biden to take presidential oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

Biden to take presidential oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office outside the U.S. Capitol building, but it probably won't look like other inaugurations.

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office outside the U.S. Capitol building, but it probably won't look like other inaugurations.