Reopenings and Consequences
Reopenings and Consequences Lots has happened since the end of summer only a few days ago. Schools, sporting events, gyms and restaurants have all moved into reopening phases…and many have promptly shut back down in the face of a surge of new cases. This has been happening all over...
Let’s Talk About Vaccines
Let’s Talk About Vaccines From a globally recognized, proven health solution to a controversial topic in just a few short years. How did this happen? First, let’s state the facts. Vaccines are amazingly safe, effective, and inexpensive. There have been two major historical incidents regarding vaccines that could be...
What is Electronic Visit Verification?
What is Electronic Visit Verification? Life goes on in healthcare, and one of the things we all have to deal with is implementing government-mandated policies for care providers. In this case, the law is the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, and the policy is Electronic Visit Verification,...
Reopenings Create Renewed Risks—Stay Vigilant
Reopenings create renewed risks—stay vigilant Last month we gave a quick overview of the origins and vectors of COVID-19, and warned that reopening would likely cause a “second wave” of summertime illness. Epidemiologists are now saying that’s happening—and it’s trending highest in areas where reopening rules are the...
COVID-19: How Did We Get Here? Where Are We Headed?
COVID-19: How Did We Get Here? Where Are We Headed? As the world grapples with this pandemic, our understanding of it is changing rapidly. This can be seen even in the names we use. Let’s be precise: On February 11, the virus was officially named “Severe Acute Respiratory...
