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.

How, where and why have 200K COVID vaccines gone to waste?

After analyzing public records requested from the CDC plus all 50 states and other administering bodies, KHN investigators are estimating more than 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been deep-sixed at jab sites.

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How to diagnose and treat rare blood clots associated with a COVID-19 vaccine

The team behind the new guidance also emphasized how important it still is for all adults to get vaccinated. 

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Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services

Six healthcare organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, signed the letter. 

SCAI 2021: COVID-19 especially harmful for high-risk heart attack patients

Researchers presented new data from the North American COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction registry, detailing the ongoing pandemic's "deadly impact." 

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‘The next wave of complications’: Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients face a prolonged stroke risk

The median time from a positive serological test result to acute ischemic stroke was nearly 55 days. 

Hospital allocates $517,000 toward vaccination bonuses, as health systems team to target hesitancy

Sixty top hospitals and healthcare institutions launched a nationwide campaign this week, targeting communities that have been slow to receive their first shot.

Football player cleared by cardiologist after missing time due to COVID-related myocarditis

Tommy Sweeney was the first NFL player to come down with myocarditis following a case of COVID-19, missing the rest of the 2020 season after his diagnosis in November.

Half of US adults have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose

Half of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed. About one-third of adults are also fully vaccinated.