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F.D.A. Clears Moderna's Covid Vaccine

NY Times

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, clearing the way for millions more Americans to be immunized next week.

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Coronavirus Vaccine in New York: What to Know

NY Times

If approved, the first batch of vaccine could arrive in the state on Dec. 15, the governor said, and contain enough doses for 170,000 people.

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The Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes

NY Times

A professor, a psychiatrist and a nurse react to a Times investigation. Also: A modern Civil War; a more confident child.

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Q&A: As RSV vaccine approvals loom, regulators need to devise vaccination strategies

Pharmaceutical Technology

After a long period of inactivity in RSV vaccine development , two pharmaceutical companies are now approaching regulatory decisions for their RSV vaccines. Both Pfizer and GSK have major approval decisions regarding the use of their RSV vaccines for older adults this May. What incentivises a country to cover a vaccine?

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023

Digital Pharmacist

Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services. Antipsychotic medications. Immunosuppressant drugs.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Digital Pharmacist

Breakdown of Medicare Types and Coverage Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services.

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The End Is Near: Impact of the Public Health Emergency Expiration

Integra X Files

The COVID-19 PHE suspended various training requirements, suspended personal visit requirements for physicians and other providers, allowed telehealth visits, and made vaccines and treatments widely available. Beginning in 2024, the administration fee for COVID-19 immunizations will be in line with other Medicare Part B vaccines.