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Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

New York Daily News, August 7, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci has expressed hints of optimism that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may be available in early 2021. No matter the types of vaccines introduced, or whether one or two doses are required to achieve an acceptable level of protection, the transition to fully immunizing the population, making it available to anyone who wishes to be vaccinated, will be fraught with both practical and ethical considerations.

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Harvard Business Review, August 10, 2020

Covid-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in health care systems across the United States and world. To reduce infectious risk to patients and providers, and conserve critical resources — such as personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and intensive care (ICU) beds — most states in the U.S. enacted a temporary ban on elective surgery from March through May 2020.

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

The Hill, August 8, 2020

The 2020 primary season was unprecedented to say the least. Amid COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the country, states varied in their decisions as to whether or not to send their constituents to vote at the polls. Drastic action was taken at the last minute in some areas, while other areas saw the consequences of their indecision later. Now, as we look toward the general election, it’s essential that states make a decision early considering three types of threats. The best course of action in this pandemic is a combination of mail-in voting with some in-person voting.

New Study Suggests Clinics Dedicated to Treating Flu Could Help Lessen Impact of Ongoig Pandemic

New Study Suggests Clinics Dedicated to Treating Flu Could Help Lessen Impact of Ongoig Pandemic

Reports Watch, August 9, 2020

As per the latest research conducted at North Carolina State University, the opening of clinics especially dedicated to the treatment of influenza, could significantly aid in the reduction of the peak prevalence rate COVID-19. The findings of the new study are published in the journal PLOS ONE. The latest findings are of great importance to policymakers who have been working on finding ways to cope with the adverse impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The latest study was reportedly led by Julie Swann, who is the Department Head of North Carolina State University’s Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

‘Safety’ Is the New Selling Point To Run A Store

‘Safety’ Is the New Selling Point To Run A Store

Drew Reports News, August 10, 2020

The pandemic continues to surge making life and business miserable. The most affected in these are small stores and businesses that have no other presence than a shop around the corner. New regulations like mandatory masks and filters for ventilation and air conditioning system is adding further pressure on the already cash tripped stores. So here’s how they are surviving in the new normal.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

Climate