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Maria Catalfio

Weekend Reading: Increases in Rx Cost Share & Mortality,Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, & What will it be like when we go back to the office?

Weekend Reading: Increases in Rx Cost Share & Mortality,Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, & What will it be like when we go back to the office? 2121 1414 AEPC Health

February 2021 is nearly in the books! Nationally, the average weekly number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths declined during the month. Public health officials urge continuation of public health measures, noting…

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Weekend Reading: Perseverance, Hospital Penalties & Prices, Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, & On Ice

Weekend Reading: Perseverance, Hospital Penalties & Prices, Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, & On Ice 2121 1414 AEPC Health

The word of the week: perseverance. The appropriately named NASA rover Perseverance, became a new national superhero with its flawless landing on Mars. In Texas, millions of American showed their ingenuity and…

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Not just for tree-huggers: how saving the environment could save us from the next pandemic

Not just for tree-huggers: how saving the environment could save us from the next pandemic 2560 945 AEPC Health

When Benjamin Franklin penned the phrase, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he was urging citizens to use preventive measures to stop fires in houses and…

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Weekend Reading: Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, COVID Corner and It’s Just as Sweet as It Can Be

Weekend Reading: Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, COVID Corner and It’s Just as Sweet as It Can Be 2121 1414 AEPC Health

Strides are being made in the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines. As part of the first phase the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, one million vaccine doses were directly sent…

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Weekend Reading: Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, COVID Corner and It’s Just an Illusion

Weekend Reading: Tribute to African American History, Heart Matters, COVID Corner and It’s Just an Illusion 2121 1414 AEPC Health

Yes, it is evening and not afternoon. Weekend Reading was delayed due to a man born in 1928, lost in the healthcare maze that we call a healthcare system. Hours…

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The COVID-19 Vaccine: what it is – and what it isn’t

The COVID-19 Vaccine: what it is – and what it isn’t 8333 5208 AEPC Health

It’s not hard to run across negative claims about the coronavirus vaccine. The wide reach of the internet has been especially effective in “super spreading” misinformation, but using some common…

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Weekend Reading: Healthcare Policy Front, Of Mice, Men and the Brain, Every Breath and Shorts, Weed, Euphoria, & Clean

Weekend Reading: Healthcare Policy Front, Of Mice, Men and the Brain, Every Breath and Shorts, Weed, Euphoria, & Clean 2121 1414 AEPC Health

The U.S., like other countries, continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on multiple fronts. Over 25 million Americans have been infected with the virus, resulting in mild to severe illness, sometimes with lasting…

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Weekend Reading: #HC Policy Front, #Shot in the Arm, #Where’s the Flu? and #Life Hacks

Weekend Reading: #HC Policy Front, #Shot in the Arm, #Where’s the Flu? and #Life Hacks 2121 1414 AEPC Health

With the inauguration of President Biden, health policy wonks are busy with predictions of the what, when and how of healthcare reform. Will there be a government option? Changes to the ACA? Answers…

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Weekend Reading: Don’t Stop Believing, Don’t Keep Believing, Llamas and More!

Weekend Reading: Don’t Stop Believing, Don’t Keep Believing, Llamas and More! 2121 1414 AEPC Health

On Monday, our country will honor the life and life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Martin Luther Day (MLK) is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service…

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Weekend Reading: Market Changes, Healthy Start, Myth Matters, Illusions and More

Weekend Reading: Market Changes, Healthy Start, Myth Matters, Illusions and More 2121 1414 AEPC Health

Welcome to the first weekend reading series of 2021! While 2020 is behind us, COVID-19 has entered the new year with ever increasing numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Yet, the…

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