Wednesday, October 13, 2021: Life Sciences

Moderna is pressing the FDA to authorize a half-size booster of its COVID-19 vaccine, but agency scientists say the company has not met all the requirements to support boosters. In a briefing document, posted ahead of the agency’s meeting to discuss third doses of...

Wednesday, October 13, 2021: Health IT

Third Horizon Strategies is one of six organizations sponsoring a Health News Illinois virtual panel exploring the future of telehealth in Illinois. Earlier this year, Illinois became one of the first states in the country to expand telehealth protections and coverage...

Wednesday, October 13, 2021: D.C. News

The House approved an extension of the nation’s debt limit through early December. The 219-206 vote That maneuver increases the Treasury Department’s borrowing authority by $480 billion to nearly $28.9 trillion. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill...

Tuesday, October 12, 2021: Payers

Northwell Health announced it will provide health benefits to its 75,000 employees and dependents through a new direct contracting system at the start of the next year. The not-for-profit integrated health system has expanded the partnership with Northwell Direct, a...