Susan Morse
Booster increases protection to 94% against moderate to severe COVID-19 in the U.S., J&J says.
Drugmakers face fines for continued violation of the federal law, HRSA says.
Part D prescription drug coverage is rising to $33 per month, compared to $31.47 in 2021.
The order relaxes licensing and other requirements for physicians, nurses and other clinicians to practice in the state.
Health centers support medically underserved communities in 50 states and U.S. territories.
The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan made similar accusations against Merck in a lawsuit filed in August.
Many healthcare workers are now nine months past the first round of vaccines, says AHA's CEO and president.
The third Pfizer shot is approved for those 65 and older, individuals at high risk and frontline workers such as clinicians and teachers.
HRSA has given a 60-day grace period to come into compliance but still strongly encourages providers to meet the deadline.
Hospitals are treating sicker patients and spending more for labor, supplies and equipment as people continue to put off care.