COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

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Measuring COVID-19's impact on diagnostic tests for diabetes

The new study examines yet another way the pandemic impacted cardiovascular care. 

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Adults with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of hospitalization

Researchers examined data from nearly 800 patients, looking for any links between age and COVID-related complications. 

Well-known cardiologist helps city employees fight back against vaccine mandate

Gainesville's vaccine mandate for city employees appears to be dead in the water. 

The pandemic's impact on statin prescriptions

The analysis, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, included more than 20,000 patient encounters.

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A closer look at COVID-19's initial impact on cardiovascular care

Low-income countries were hit especially hard by the pandemic. 

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Practice interruptions skyrocketed in April 2020 due to COVID-19

The pandemic also seems to have led to many older physicians leaving their jobs altogether. 

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HHS announces $25.5 billion in COVID-19 funding for providers

The funding includes $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan resources for providers who treat Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicare patients.

Higher total cholesterol and ApoB levels may increase a person's COVID-19 risk

To limit any potential bias, the study's authors explored data from two different sources. 

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