COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

COVID-19 congress coronavirus Washington

Insurers will cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday

Individuals with private insurance or group health plans are entitled to eight free over-the-counter tests each month, the Biden administration announced this week.

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association. 

COVID-19 coronavirus burnout depression pandemic

Déjà vu: In-person medical imaging conferences canceled amid omicron surge

At least two U.S. radiology conferences have recently switched to virtual formats, citing COVID-19’s continued proliferation, weeks after RSNA had made its triumphant return.

COVID TEST

American Medical Association calls out ‘confusing, counterproductive’ quarantine guidance from CDC

The association underscored that a negative test should be required to end isolation after testing positive.

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with adverse outcomes

Those who received a vaccine were not linked to higher risks of preterm or small-for-gestational-age birth, according to a study from the CDC.

Heart complication seen for the first time in a young patient after COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers detailed the case in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 12- to 15-year-olds

The administration also shortened the mandatory wait time to receive a third shot from six to five months after completing a second dose.

Israel will begin offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

High risk patients such as people over 60, the immunocompromised and healthcare workers will soon be eligible for another shot.