Long Covid symptoms may vary depending on which coronavirus variant a person initially contracted, according to preliminary research that will be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in April.

On Tuesday, FDA authorized, and CDC expanded eligibility for an additional Covid-19 booster shot for certain groups of Americans, but experts say whether a person needs another booster is dependent on a variety of factors.

As the pandemic continues to evolve, predicting its future has become increasingly difficult—particularly with growing pandemic fatigue and the potential emergence of new variants.

The White House on Monday released President Joe Biden's $5.8 trillion fiscal year 2023 budget proposal, which prioritizes mental health initiatives and future pandemic preparedness. Advisory Board’s Rachel Zuckerman and Sophia Duke-Mosier discuss the positive aspects of the plan's behavioral health focus, while calling on health care leaders to bridge the gaps that remain.

Research suggests that diagnostic errors occur in up to one-in-seven interactions between doctors and patients—and female patients and people of color are even more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by medical providers, often resulting in a delayed or incorrect diagnosis.

Several national health care associations urge HHS to renew the Covid-19 public health emergency, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from the District of Columbia and Kentucky.