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Secretary Becerra asks that stakeholders alert HHS of any issues that arise regarding COVID-19 therapeutics access.
Hospitalization rates are higher due to RSV as compared to Omicron in all age groups, though Omicron and flu show similar numbers.
Patients diagnosed with the coronavirus often have new psychiatric diagnoses, fatigue and impaired olfaction compared to the control group.
Of the roughly 1.1 million enrollees who have opioid use disorder, just 18% receive medication to treat it, OIG said.
Humana says its environmental and sustainability efforts are rooted in science and designed to make a positive impact on climate change.
In 2022, more than 29 million adults reported having three or more chronic conditions, and disparities emerged among many demographic groups.
Many racial and ethnic groups feel they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly during healthcare visits.
Though the vaccination rate is higher among older Americans, disparities emerge along racial and ethnic lines.
This could also improve outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups, who generally have higher rates of hypertension.
Groups with the highest gains in coverage because of Medicaid expansion include non-Hispanic Blacks, young adults and women.