A large-scale Canadian study has confirmed again that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnancy, with lower rates of health events post vaccination. “The lower rate of significant health events amongst vaccinated pregnant people, compared with vaccinated non-pregnant individuals, is unexpected and requires more research,” senior author Julie Bettinger said in a statement.

The new certification, based on recommendations published in Circulation, was developed to signal that a facility offers cardiac surgery and primary PCI at all times. 

Researchers tracked data from more than 12,000 moderate AS patients who originally participated in one of 25 different studies. While the findings seem to suggest earlier treatment could be beneficial for certain high-risk patients, additional research is still required.

“For decades, Humana has been focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Wisconsin and we are pleased to expand both our geographic presence and the scope of services we can offer through the acquisition of Inclusa,” says John Barger, Humana Medicaid president.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on a health services provider accused of selling unqualified, sham health insurance plans through deceptive marketing and sales tactics. 

The deal brings together one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the United States with a biopharmaceutical company specializing in blood disorders.

News of the deal comes after reports that Signify Health is exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale.

Mount Sinai Health System has extended its partnership with home-based care provider Contessa to offer a full continuum of home-based services as Mount Sinai at Home.