Quality and Safety
Updated-mask wearing recommendations this week are to ensure that vaccinated people do not transmit virus to others, CDC director says.
Only 16 drugs approved through the pathway have ever been withdrawn, and in some cases the confirmatory trials were never done.
CMS has adopted a vaccination measure to assess whether skilled nursing facilities are taking steps to control the spread of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, in 2021, 94% of Medicare Advantage enrollees in individual plans are in one that offers access to some dental coverage.
Proof of vaccination will also continue to be required.
Vaccination immunity may wane and, a dose given six months after the second shot boosts antibodies against the Delta variant, Pfizer says.
From June 19-July 23, COVID-19 cases increased 300% nationally, followed by increases in hospitalizations and deaths, due to the Delta variant.
A slowing vaccination rate and more transmissible variants has led to a surge, promoting many to back the mandates.
The soon-to-launch Hospital at Home uses predictive analytics to determine who can safely go home to remote, acute care.
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