Tag Archives: COVID19

Will COVID-19 cause the end of private practice in medicine? | Expert Opinion – The Philadelphia Inquirer

This is a bittersweet prediction for me to make. I was in private practice for more than 20 years (with seven partners) before we sold our practice. The impetus for this decision was the changing reimbursement by Medicare and other insurances. There are benefits to being part of a large health system, such as enhanced… Read More: Will COVID-19 cause the end of private practice in medicine?… »

COVID-19 emergency shows limitations of nationwide data sharing infrastructure

Several initiatives are working to gather patient data and map information on the spread of COVID-19, even as public health and federal efforts are bogged down in manual and paper-based processes. The private initiatives are looking to incorporate ways to demonstrate the spread and extent of the pandemic in various geographic areas, hoping to enable… Read More: COVID-19 emergency shows limitations of nationwide data sharing infrastructure »

Allergy symptoms vs. COVID-19 symptoms: What to know – WBAY

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Mold and pollen counts are high, leading to a lot of sneezing and coughing and itchy eyes. But how can you tell if those symptoms are related to allergies or something more serious like coronavirus? Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller said people who thought they had… Read More: Allergy symptoms vs. COVID-19 symptoms: What to know – WBAY »

The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine

The goal of a vaccine is to trigger a response that safely protects against an infection and/or the burden of disease. While this is true for all vaccines, the steps leading to a safe and effective product can be different for each infection. In the case of COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, researchers at… Read More: The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine »