Population Health
By September, the U.S. will have the capacity to do 90 million tests a month, if needed, says Adm. Brett Giroir of HHS.
Strains in the supply chain include reagents, swabs, plastics, viral transport media and personal protection equipment.
Pharma companies are also offering solutions to practices so they can more easily afford and keep track of therapies.
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.
The platform was created to help seniors dealing with social isolation by virtually connecting them with peers.
The department will distribute $15 billion from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund to providers that didn't receive funding in the first round.
HHS Assistant Secretary Admiral Brett Giroir says the media is incorrectly reporting how long it takes for tests to be returned.
Nonwhite adults say they're either "extremely concerned" or "concerned" about the potential cost of care.
Many Pfizer/BioNTech sites are in diverse communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.