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.

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19
New data highlight the long-lasting effects of the coronavirus, revealing changes that are not detectable by standard medical assessments.
HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection
Currently in development, the “Generation Gold Standard” platform utilizes inert whole viruses to combat more strains of common illnesses, such as COVID and the flu. It’s on track for FDA approval in 2029.
HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs
Nakita Cannady, 49, was also convicted of defrauding Cigna to the tune of $194,000, billing the insurer for patient care hours her providers never filled.
Deaths after TAVR are on the rise: Is the pandemic to blame or should cardiologists be concerned?
COVID-19 may help explain the increased rates of cardiac and noncardiac mortality among TAVR patients, but there are several other factors to consider as well. Researchers explored nearly 11 years of STS/ACC registry data to learn more.

Why older patients are especially vulnerable to heart damage from COVID-19

COVID-19 enters a person’s heart cells by attacking certain proteins—and when more of those proteins are present, the virus has more chances to cause damage.

$1.4B in fresh COVID relief headed for freestanding children’s hospitals

HHS says bullseye recipients are pediatric hospitals that are unaffiliated with larger health systems, serve vulnerable populations and have taken revenue hits during the COVID crisis.

Nursing homes report highest COVID case totals to-date, plead to Congress for help

The recent spike is directly attributable to the growing case count among the general population in the Sun Belt, according to a new report from one of the nation's leading long-term care organizations.

7 reasons Slavitt is jazzed over rapid saliva test for COVID

Former CMS acting head Andy Slavitt, MBA, is virtually fist-bumping the FDA for greenlighting Yale’s fast and cheap SalivaDirect protocol for COVID testing.

‘No one is safe’: Doctor shares her own experience battling COVID-19

Janet M. Shapiro, MD, thought she had recovered from a mild COVID-19 illness and was ready to get back to work. It turned out, however, that the virus wasn’t done with her quite yet.

Statin use lowers the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 by 30%

Some researchers have shared concerns about how statin use may impact COVID-19 patients, but a new meta-analysis suggests there is a significant benefit.

Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19, myocarditis

At this rate, will there be a 2020 college football season at all?

ACC: Healthcare workers ‘need Congress to act now’ and deliver COVID-19 stimulus

American College of Cardiology President Athena Poppas, MD, penned the statement, emphasizing how important it is for Congress to work together and get things done.

COVID-19

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19

HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs

Deaths after TAVR are on the rise: Is the pandemic to blame or should cardiologists be concerned?