British scientists have discovered a new, and potentially far more contagious, strain of the novel coronavirus. Here's what you need to know about the implications for the pandemic—and whether the new strain could be resistant to vaccines.
Congress on Monday approved a $900 billion spending package that extends funding for the federal government through the current fiscal year. The bill includes measures intended to prevent patients from receiving so-called "surprise" medical bills, as well as to provide some Americans and businesses with new financial assistance. Here's what you need to know.
Nearly 80% of America's ICU beds were occupied last week, and as hospitalizations for Covid-19 continue to grow in some areas, overwhelmed hospitals are considering implementing plans to ration care.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has created and filled a new senior leadership role to oversee AHA's health equity and inclusion strategies, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
