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Federal Program To Bring Vaccine To Nursing Homes Missed Around Half Of Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.
Newly Released COVID-19 Data Show Most U.S. Cities Are 'Sustained Hotspots'
Friday, December 18, 2020
A comprehensive dataset gives the American public the same view of the status of the pandemic that federal officials have but previously held back. The outlook is bleak.
Scientists Say New, Lower CDC Estimates For Severity Of COVID-19 Are Optimistic
Friday, May 22, 2020
A new model released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecasts millions fewer hospitalizations and roughly 100,000 fewer deaths than it predicted a month ago.
As Georgia Lifts Restrictions, Its Hospitals May Be Unready For A COVID-19 Surge
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Internal federal documents warn that too many ICU beds in the state are already full, even as the state leads the move away from lockdown.
What Happens If U.S. Reopens Too Fast? Documents Show Federal Coronavirus Projections
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
As some states move to lift social distancing restrictions, government documents reveal how much more lethal the pandemic could still be without careful mitigation efforts.
Underlying Health Disparities Could Mean Coronavirus Hits Some Communities Harder
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
In the U.S., health and wealth are often linked. As the coronavirus spreads, experts worry that low-income communities will be especially vulnerable — and ill-equipped to respond.
There's A Federal System For Signing Up Medical Volunteers — But It's Neglected
Saturday, March 21, 2020
We need more doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists to fight the coronavirus. So why isn't a federal registry for medical volunteers getting the support it needs to be effective?
Texas Tightens Disclosure Rules Following Medicaid Investigation
Friday, August 17, 2018
Officials in Texas are responding to the findings of an investigation by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity into drugmakers' influence over medication choices for Medicaid patients.
Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid
Friday, July 27, 2018
After an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR into conflicts of interest in Medicaid decisions about drugs, Arizona's governor added new transparency rules.
Investigation: Patients' Drug Options Under Medicaid Heavily Influenced By Drugmakers
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Drug companies have infiltrated nearly every part of the process that determines how their drugs will be covered by Medicaid, an investigation by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity finds.