“We look forward to delivering normal rate of growth on the non Covid side, as it is the focus of what we would like to do”– said Bharath Uppiliappan, CEO, Dr Lal Path Labs.

The ongoing wave of mergers and acquisitions makes sense for startups and their VC backers. What does it mean for CIOs at their health system customers?

This feeling of optimism came despite the fact that 11% of independent medical practices said they had shut down temporarily during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new survey.

Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Health Care. Former Beatle Paul McCartney designated the COVID-19 vaccines as “cool” in a Twitter post. If you need more convincing, the lead singer of the Finnish heavy metal band Lordi got his second dose on…

Many of the companies that are requiring shots have mostly office workers who are already largely vaccinated and are reluctant to work alongside those who aren’t.

Two Mississippi residents with houses worth more than $1 million have been receiving coverage under the Medicaid program that is designed to help low-income residents, according to a report released Monday by the state auditor’s office.

In a statement issued Monday afternoon, the South Carolina Republican said he “started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night” and went to the doctor Monday morning.

Nationwide COVID-19 infections have surpassed last summer’s peak, White House officials said Monday, but vaccination rates are increasing in states with some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates.”In the states with the highest case rates, daily…

The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults—a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.

Pfizer and Moderna have raised the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines in their most recent contract with the Europe Union.Reuters reported Pfizer has raised the price of its vaccine from 15.50 euros to 19.50 euros, or around $23.15. Moderna has…

Allegheny’s allegations mirror those of at least 177 U.S. businesses, including many healthcare providers, that are suing the U.S. subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group over unpaid COVID-19 claims.

Providers will no longer have to disclose their contract terms with Medicare Advantage insurers after CMS signed off on its 2022 inpatient pay rule.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) reinstated a statewide mask mandate for everyone 5 years old and older as the Pelican State has hit the most cases per capita in the U.S.The governor announced the mask requirement over Twitter,…

Aspirus will gain seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport.

Health insurers, drug manufacturers, physicians and patients spend at least $93.3 billion a year on managing drugs, most of which is borne by patients.

A new treatment for advanced urothelial cancer was effective with tolerable side effects in an international, multi-center phase 2 clinical trial. The trial results prompted a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated approval of the treatment on April 13, giving patients with this very aggressive type of cancer a new therapeutic option.

The White House asserted on Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not have the legal authority to issue another eviction ban after Democratic leaders urged the Biden administration to take unilateral action.In a…

Some services were near or back to pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter, though others like ER visits are still lagging. At the same time, increasing cases of the delta variant could hinder full recoveries this year.

Scott Reiner, who has served as the Roseville, Calif.-based system’s CEO since 2014, plans to set up a family foundation focused on global health and well-being.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has landed on his team’s COVID-19 reserve list, multiple news outlets reported Monday.The Vikings starting quarterback joins his backups rookie Kellen Mond and Nate Stanley and wide receiver Myron Mitchell…

In the latest of ongoing efforts to expand technologies for modifying genes and their expression, researchers have developed chemically modified guide RNAs for a CRISPR system that targets RNA instead of DNA. These chemically-modified guide RNAs significantly enhance the ability to target — trace, edit, and/or knockdown — RNA in human cells.

One type of the salmonella bacteria is much more likely to cause disease and fend off frontline antibiotics when acquired in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa rather than domestically in the United States.

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans in a new poll said federal health agencies have been giving mixed messages about risks associated with COVID-19.The survey, conducted by the Monmouth University Polling Institute, found that 59 percent of respondents…

The Department of Health and Human Services’s (HHS) independent watchdog is launching an investigation of the agency’s use of the Fort Bliss, Texas, facility to house unaccompanied migrant children following a whistleblower complaint about…

The White House on Monday said 70 percent of adults have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, almost a month after President Biden’s original goal of reaching that mark by July 4.The vaccination campaign has slowed compared to…

Ben Leedle, president of Adventist Health’s Well-Being Division and CEO of Blue Zones, joins the Check Up to discuss how to transform care delivery.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) stopped short of ordering a mask mandate in the city on Monday but issued a “strong recommendation” for all New Yorkers to wear masks in public indoor settings.De Blasio announced that New York is advising all…

Two airline passengers have been fined nearly $16,000 each for using fake vaccination cards to fly from the United States to Canada. In a statement on Friday, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shared that during a July 18 flight…

Premier Health President and CEO Mary Boosalis announced plans to retire by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

States would use voluntary payroll deductions from home healthcare workers’ wages to pay third parties for benefits under a proposed regulation.

Takeda still on the hook for €398M tax linked to distant AbbVie-Shire breakup fee fkansteiner Mon, 08/02/2021 – 11:20

J&J notches a win in $50M talc lawsuit, but tens of thousands still pending bbulik Mon, 08/02/2021 – 10:46

On any given day, hundreds of vans and buses roll into the country’s underserved communities. They park at supermarkets, schools, fairs and other high-traffic areas, welcoming people on board for health screenings, immunizations and education. An estimated 2,000 mobile clinics serve the U.S., and the number is growing, says Dr. Mollie Williams, executive director of …

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The United States has surpassed 35 million recorded COVID-19 cases, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker, as the delta variant spurs a new rise in cases.The country is now averaging about 70,000 cases per day, and recorded over 100,000 on…

Big Bend Regional Medical Center notified local physicians last month that because of a nursing shortage in its labor and delivery unit they needed to temporarily close its doors and that women in labor should instead be sent to the next closest hospital — an hour’s drive away.

Pfizer, Moderna hike COVID-19 vaccine prices in new European supply deals: report fkansteiner Mon, 08/02/2021 – 09:34

In Austin, the health department said there were only nine ICU beds available on Friday in the 11-county trauma service region that includes the city and serves 2.3 million people.

COVID-19 cases continued to spread across Arkansas, due in part to the more contagious delta variant. Hospitals have continued to fill up with patients as the state’s vaccination rate remained one of the lowest in the country.

Mislabeled patient death reports can go missed by FDA, potentially leading to unsafe devices remaining on the market, a researcher noted. The analysis raises questions about the complex and often opaque reporting system.

The new variant of Rotavac, Rotavac 5D, is a unique rotavirus vaccine formulation that can be administered without a buffer and its low dose volume (0.5 mL) facilitates easy vaccine logistics, cold chain management and low biomedical waste disposal post-vaccination, it said.

Saphnelo is the first type I interferon receptor agonist to receive regulatory approval

The approval is based on Phase III results from the CheckMate-577 trial

Bimekizumab is the first to follow NICE’s new expedited appraisal process

Over 88% of adults have had a first dose and over 72% both doses

HEALTH-The U.S.-based company had said in April it was seeking an approval to conduct a bridging clinical study of its Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate in India. Trials in the United States at that time were paused on reports of rare blood clots./J&J-INDIA (UPDATE 1)UPDATE 1-India says J&J withdraws proposal for speedy vaccine approval

Two prominent healthcare leaders discuss the history of partnerships in the industry—where they have worked and where they have fallen short.

Modern Healthcare is marking its 45th anniversary as the industry’s leading healthcare business news and analysis source by exploring how partnerships can lead to a more successful industry: the connections of providers to their patients, executives to their front-line staff, organizations to their communities and the globe and how this thinking can lead the way to better …

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As we move toward more value-based care as a funding mechanism, there will be more demands for improved health outcomes. This requires that we no longer be simply transactional, but that we partner and collaborate with each other and with our communities.

These young adults could have a major impact because this generation doesn’t feel the same stigma around mental health that their parents do. But they need our support.

The jury is still out on whether value-based care largely moves the needle on quality, but there’s one thing for sure—the train isn’t stopping.

At Modern Healthcare, this year gave us a reinvigorated mission: to combat misinformation that threatens to dismantle gains in care quality, costs, access and equity.

Despite a number of external financing options for energy efficiency projects, healthcare providers have largely opted to pay for such undertakings using their own budgets for fear of raising debt or sharing profits.

Healthcare providers are focusing on their communities’ cultural needs to improve relationships and build trust.

COVID-19 has made an indelible mark on healthcare employees, personally and professionally, and health systems need to adapt accordingly, experts said.

Collaborations between technology companies, clinical medicine and public health exemplify the kinds of strategic partnerships that are foundational to modernizing the public health infrastructure.

Organizations that survived, or even progressed, during the pandemic embraced partnerships in the public  and private sectors. But such efforts require leadership. These 45 leaders exemplify collaboration created in service to the patient.

Have burning questions about the SAM.gov database? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Read on for an overview of one of the main primary sources: SAM.gov.

Glenmark said in early July 2021, the company presented a proposal to the subject expert committee of CDSCO for emergency approval for import and marketing of the nasal spray.

Extension of the City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region, Scenic Rim Region, Somerset Region and Sunshine Coast Region LGAs a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding vaccination of adolescents aged 12-15 years

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding COVID-19 vaccines in the setting of transmission of the Delta variant of concern.

“Definitely some hospitals, particularly in the Los Angeles area, were at the breaking point, but we did not see that much use of the alternate care sites relative to what was contemplated,” said Janet Coffman, a health policy professor at University of California, San Francisco. “As dire as the situation was in the winter, it …

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“I can’t understand the motivations of people disparaging healthcare providers and diminishing the reality of this pandemic,” CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards said on Twitter, as health officials continue to urge Missourians to get vaccinated as the more aggressive delta variant added to recent spikes in infections and deaths.

Maine’s independent senator is asking CMS to follow his state’s lead in making sure patients aren’t subjected to surprise medical bills.

02/08/2021 Body and hazard mapping in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders – language versions now available © Pexels / Cottonbro Identifying safety hazards during a workplace inspection is key, but finding out how work might be harming workers’ bodies is also essential. Body and hazard mapping are methods to address these issues and identify common …

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In another dispiriting setback for the nation’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who did not get the shots.

Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, also said he doesn’t foresee additional lockdowns in the U.S. because he believes enough people are vaccinated to avoid a recurrence of last winter.

At least 233 staffers at a pair of San Francisco hospitals have tested positive for COVID-19, the majority of whom were fully vaccinated but became infected with the delta variant.More than 50 cases were discovered among staff members at Zuckerberg…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new mask guidance is spurring confusion and backlash as the country tries to respond to the shifting threat of the delta variant. Many public health experts called the CDC prudent for…

The country of El Salvador on Saturday said it had confirmed its first coronavirus infection caused by the highly transmissible delta variant, with the country’s president warning that the true number of cases of the strain could already be much…

The state of Florida on Friday recorded its highest ever single-day increase in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, with 21,683 new infections, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Friday’s…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to raw cake mix that is believed to have infected several individuals, some of whom have been hospitalized. The CDC said in a…

The pace of vaccinations in the United States have picked up over the past week as the delta variant continues to spread and federal health officials warn of its impact, even among vaccinated individuals. The U.S. administered over 700,000…

Public health expert Leana Wen says “President Biden absolutely declared a victory too soon” in the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus.Wen, a former health commissioner for Baltimore, Md., told Yahoo News in an interview…

The rapid spread of the delta variant is raising concerns among scientists that the coronavirus could mutate into more transmissible or deadlier strains.The fresh fears come as the U.S. vaccination rate has largely plateaued, and with much of the…

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the decision to update federal guidance on mask wearing was not easy to make, but a move the agency deemed necessary in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.“This…

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’s decision to pull out of the team competition at the Olympics due to mental health issues shocked Americans who were expecting to see the world champion snag as many as six gold medals at the Tokyo Games.But health…

Ind-Swift Laboratories has agreed to sell its Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (API) business to PI Industries on a slump sale basis, both the companies said in exchange notifications.

The City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region, Scenic Rim Region, Somerset Region and Sunshine Coast Region LGAs a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

“A young scientist joining a company like Syngene can travel the world scientifically without ever having to leave Bengaluru. It provides opportunities to collaborate with some of the best scientists in the world by working out of the campus,” said CEO and managing director Jonathan Hunt.

In the second quarter, late-stage investments outpaced those going into early-stage deals. Moreover, investor exits also reached a record high, according to CB Insights.

In the second quarter late-stage investments outpaced those going into early-stage deals. Moreover, investor exits also reached a record high, according to CB Insights.

Former President Trump’s coronavirus testing czar Brett Giroir warned Friday that lockdowns may be on the table again if more people don’t get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Giroir made the comments during a Fox News interview, after…

The number of coronavirus cases in Florida has jumped 50 percent over the past week, officials said Friday, as the state that already makes up a large chunk of the nation’s total cases sees a surge in new infections.The Florida Department of…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky on Friday suggested that the Biden administration may be looking into a federal vaccine mandate. In an interview on Fox News Friday, Walensky was asked if she supported such…

Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care. Add Disney and Walmart to the employers requiring employees to be vaccinated. If you have any tips, email us at nweixel@thehill.com, psullivan@thehill.com and jcoleman@thehill.com. Follow us on…

Researchers have shown that a targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves is safe to use in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study. The therapy also showed a benefit in overall survival.

The Oakland, Calif.-based integrated health system allegedly pressured its physicians to augment medical records to boost its Medicare reimbursement.

Professional runners have to endure extraordinary deprivation, pain, and pressure to reach the Olympics. Professional-running fans, meanwhile, have to endure the question of which athletes actually deserve to be there. This summer, before the U.S. trials for the Tokyo Olympics had even finished, fans were forced to digest the fact that two of America’s track-and-field …

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The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped tracking breakthrough cases, or cases where fully vaccinated individuals contracted the coronavirus, as the delta variant started spreading throughout the U.S.A Bloomberg analysis…

States face a major backlog in surveying nursing homes nationwide for meeting quality and safety requirements.

Kaiser alleges the lack of competition caused it to overpay by “hundreds of millions” of dollars for cholesterol medications Vytorin and Zetia.

The first half of 2021 saw more spending on mergers and acquisitions in the sector than during any full year over the past decade.

Net income, however, plummeted in the second quarter as restructuring charges dragged on the health IT giant’s margin.