COVID-19 vaccine
The ongoing Apple Women's Health study found a small and temporary increase in average menstrual cycle length associated with COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers noted there's no evidence the vaccine affects fertility.
This week's top stories include Cerner mandating that all U.S. employees be vaccinated by Dec. 8, digital musculoskeletal care company SWORD Health acquiring Vigilant Technologies, and air ambulance charges rising substantially in four years.
Facebook removed a slew of pages, groups and accounts for spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on its platforms.
UT Health Austin CIO Aaron Miri discusses overcoming the obstacles of vaccine distribution as well as privacy protections and patient engagement for post-pandemic population health.
Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of May's top healthcare stories, including the Biden administration's latest efforts to boost vaccination rates, Walmart's acquisition of MeMD and a malware attack on Scripps.
This week's top stories include the Biden administration aiming to get 70% of adults at least one vaccine dose by July 4, ransomware continuing to be a threat to healthcare, and Collective Health scaling its employer health benefits platform.
This week's top stories include use of the J&J vaccine being halted due to rare, severe reactions, the Mayo Clinic launching a remote diagnostics platform, and an Omada tool that helps physical therapists virtually measure a patient's movement.
Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of the biggest healthcare stories in March, including digital health's wild funding month, big tech moves and how to sign up for a vaccine at three major pharmacy chains.
Private bookings for a COVID-19 vaccine start from AED 1,300 (approx. $354).
This week's top stories include the AstraZeneca vaccine showing 79% efficacy but facing questions about using outdated information, Everlywell forming a new at-home lab testing subsidiary, and the VA reviewing its EHR modernization program.