Why It’s So Hard to Cut Waste in Health Care
During the pandemic, people have been getting less medical treatment. That saves money, but it could harm their health, an economist says.
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Why It’s So Hard to Cut Waste in Health Care
Filing Suit for ‘Wrongful Life’
More Americans are writing end-of-life instructions as the pandemic renders such decisions less abstract. But are medical providers listening?
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Filing Suit for ‘Wrongful Life’
54 Zip Codes in NYC Have Positive Coronavirus Test Rates Over 10%
As the focus turns to vaccinations, the virus continues to spread, leaving health experts to wonder if officials will mull new steps and restrictions.
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54 Zip Codes in NYC Have Positive Coronavirus Test Rates Over 10%
New Pandemic Plight: Hospitals Are Running Out of Vaccines
Health officials are frustrated that available doses are going unused while the virus is killing thousands of people each day. Many vaccine appointments have been canceled.
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New Pandemic Plight: Hospitals Are Running Out of Vaccines
UCI Announces Plans to Break Ground on New Hospital
IRVINE, Calif.—Plans to build a world-class hospital and medical center estimated to cost more than $1 billion on the northern edge of the University of California—Irvine (UCI) campus were approved…
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UCI Announces Plans to Break Ground on New Hospital
AstraZeneca: Coronavirus vaccine deliveries to EU reduced
LONDON — AstraZeneca today said initial deliveries of its COVID-19 vaccine to the European Union will be “lower than initially anticipated.” The EU has yet to sign off on the…
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AstraZeneca: Coronavirus vaccine deliveries to EU reduced
U.K. Hospitals Struggle to Cope With a New Coronavirus Variant
Hospitals are straining to cope with a new coronavirus variant, despite warnings last year that more preparations were needed for an expected surge of cases in the winter.
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U.K. Hospitals Struggle to Cope With a New Coronavirus Variant
In U.K. Hospitals, a Desperate Battle Against a Threat Many Saw Coming
Hospitals are straining to cope with a new coronavirus variant, despite warnings last year that more preparations were needed for an expected surge of cases in the winter.
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In U.K. Hospitals, a Desperate Battle Against a Threat Many Saw Coming
British army to aid Northern Ireland’s coronavirus fight despite tensions
DUBLIN — British soldiers with medical expertise are being deployed into Northern Ireland’s hospitals, a sensitive move previously avoided because of opposition from the Irish nationalist Sinn Féin party. Health…
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British army to aid Northern Ireland’s coronavirus fight despite tensions
Germany extends lockdown (again) amid fears of mutant virus
Germany is extending its coronavirus lockdown and making measures stricter until at least February 14 out of fear that more contagious mutations of the virus could worsen the public health…
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Germany extends lockdown (again) amid fears of mutant virus
