Newest Coronavirus Hot Spots Include California And The South : Shots - Health News Nationwide, coronavirus infection numbers are trending down, but several states are seeing upticks, with the heaviest impact falling on communities of color and nursing home residents.Toggle more optionsMass protests against police violence across the U.S. have public health officials concerned about an accelerated spread of the coronavirus. But even before the protests began May 26, by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, several states had been recording big jumps in the number of cases. The...…Newest Coronavirus Hot Spots Include California And The South : Shots - Health News Nationwide, coronavirus infection numbers are trending down, but several states are seeing upticks, with the heaviest impact falling on communities of color and nursing home residents.Toggle more optionsMass protests against police violence across the U.S. have public health officials concerned about an accelerated spread of the coronavirus. But even before the protests began May 26, by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, several states had been recording big jumps in the number of cases. The...WW…

Big Firm That Staffs ERs At Public Hospitals Has Been Suing Poor Patients : Shots - Health News The firm that staffed the emergency room with doctors at Nashville General Hospital was taking more patients to court for unpaid medical bills than any other hospital or practice in the city.Heard onFromToggle more optionsNashville General Hospital is a safety net facility funded by the city. For a patient without insurance, this is supposed to be the best place to go in a city with many hospitals. But for those who are uninsured, it may have been the worst choice in 2019. Its emergency room was...…Big Firm That Staffs ERs At Public Hospitals Has Been Suing Poor Patients : Shots - Health News The firm that staffed the emergency room with doctors at Nashville General Hospital was taking more patients to court for unpaid medical bills than any other hospital or practice in the city.Heard onFromToggle more optionsNashville General Hospital is a safety net facility funded by the city. For a patient without insurance, this is supposed to be the best place to go in a city with many hospitals. But for those who are uninsured, it may have been the worst choice in 2019. Its emergency room was...WW…

This story is part of a partnership that includes , , and .Mass protests against police violence across the U.S. have public health officials concerned about an accelerated spread of the coronavirus. But even before the protests began May 26, by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, several states had been recording big jumps in the number of COVID-19 cases.The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, registered his concern at a Thursday. He shook his head as a congresswoman showed him photos of of people at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri...…This story is part of a partnership that includes , , and .Mass protests against police violence across the U.S. have public health officials concerned about an accelerated spread of the coronavirus. But even before the protests began May 26, by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, several states had been recording big jumps in the number of COVID-19 cases.The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, registered his concern at a Thursday. He shook his head as a congresswoman showed him photos of of people at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri...WW…

White, Rural Southerners Remain Hesitant On COVID-19 Vaccine : Shots - Health News A majority of white, rural conservatives in Tennessee are open to getting the vaccine at some point, but at least 45% won't consider it. Rates in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi are also lagging.Blake FarmerFromToggle more optionsThere are more than enough shots to go around in communities such as Hartsville, Tenn., the seat of Trousdale County, a quiet town tucked in the wooded hills northeast of Nashville. It's a county that is nearly 90% white and where Donald Trump won nearly 75% of the votes in 2020....…White, Rural Southerners Remain Hesitant On COVID-19 Vaccine : Shots - Health News A majority of white, rural conservatives in Tennessee are open to getting the vaccine at some point, but at least 45% won't consider it. Rates in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi are also lagging.Blake FarmerFromToggle more optionsThere are more than enough shots to go around in communities such as Hartsville, Tenn., the seat of Trousdale County, a quiet town tucked in the wooded hills northeast of Nashville. It's a county that is nearly 90% white and where Donald Trump won nearly 75% of the votes in 2020....WW…

Noticias en español es una sección de Kaiser Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos.Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita ().Las máscaras y el distanciamiento físico están demostrando tener importantes beneficios extra, evitando que las personas contraigan todo tipo de enfermedades, no solo covid-19.Pero no está claro si los protocolos valdrán la pena a largo plazo.Forma parte del grupo de Facebook de Kaiser Health News en español...…Noticias en español es una sección de Kaiser Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos.Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita ().Las máscaras y el distanciamiento físico están demostrando tener importantes beneficios extra, evitando que las personas contraigan todo tipo de enfermedades, no solo covid-19.Pero no está claro si los protocolos valdrán la pena a largo plazo.Forma parte del grupo de Facebook de Kaiser Health News en español...WW…

Masks and physical distancing are proving to have major fringe benefits, keeping people from getting all kinds of illnesses — not just covid-19. But it’s unclear whether the protocols will be worth the pain in the long run.This story is part of a partnership that includes , and KHN. It can beThe teachers at New Hope Academy in Franklin, Tennessee, were chatting the other day. The private Christian school has met in person throughout much of the pandemic — requiring masks and trying to keep kids apart, to the degree it is possible with young children. And Nicole Grayson, who teaches fourth...…Masks and physical distancing are proving to have major fringe benefits, keeping people from getting all kinds of illnesses — not just covid-19. But it’s unclear whether the protocols will be worth the pain in the long run.This story is part of a partnership that includes , and KHN. It can beThe teachers at New Hope Academy in Franklin, Tennessee, were chatting the other day. The private Christian school has met in person throughout much of the pandemic — requiring masks and trying to keep kids apart, to the degree it is possible with young children. And Nicole Grayson, who teaches fourth...WW…

As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it’s more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations. Health officials are trying to rein in waste without slowing down vaccinations.This story is from a partnership that includes ,  and .  It can beThe incidents range from 335 discarded doses in , that were damaged in shipping, to nearly 5,000 doses that went to waste in in February, prompting additional federal oversight. “I definitely have been losing some sleep over this, for...…As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it’s more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations. Health officials are trying to rein in waste without slowing down vaccinations.This story is from a partnership that includes ,  and .  It can beThe incidents range from 335 discarded doses in , that were damaged in shipping, to nearly 5,000 doses that went to waste in in February, prompting additional federal oversight. “I definitely have been losing some sleep over this, for...WW…

Reports Of COVID Vaccine 'Spoilage' Grow : Shots - Health News As the pace of vaccination picks up, so do reports of spoiled doses. In Tennessee, close to 5,000 doses have been lost, prompting more oversight from state and federal officials.Heard onFromToggle more optionsAs the speed of COVID vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it's more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations. Health officials are trying to address the problems that lead to waste, but without slowing down the roll out of the lifesaving...…Reports Of COVID Vaccine 'Spoilage' Grow : Shots - Health News As the pace of vaccination picks up, so do reports of spoiled doses. In Tennessee, close to 5,000 doses have been lost, prompting more oversight from state and federal officials.Heard onFromToggle more optionsAs the speed of COVID vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it's more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations. Health officials are trying to address the problems that lead to waste, but without slowing down the roll out of the lifesaving...WW…

Tennessee Aims To Close Racial Gap Over COVID-19 Vaccination Rate In many states, white residents are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black residents. These inequities have spurred new strategies, such as sending doses to community-based clinics.Heard onFromToggle more optionsIn many states, white residents are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black residents. These inequities have spurred new strategies, such as sending doses to community-based clinics.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:Only 23 states track the race or ethnicity of people getting the coronavirus vaccine, but the data that...…Tennessee Aims To Close Racial Gap Over COVID-19 Vaccination Rate In many states, white residents are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black residents. These inequities have spurred new strategies, such as sending doses to community-based clinics.Heard onFromToggle more optionsIn many states, white residents are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black residents. These inequities have spurred new strategies, such as sending doses to community-based clinics.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:Only 23 states track the race or ethnicity of people getting the coronavirus vaccine, but the data that...WW…

If You Get A Coronavirus Test, Will Insurance Pay? It Depends : Shots - Health News Congress required health plans to fully cover COVID-19 testing, but insurance companies are starting to argue they should only have to pay if patients show symptoms or tests are ordered by a doctor.FromToggle more optionsIn the wake of the massive turnout at anti-racism demonstrations around the country, public health officials are encouraging protesters to get tested for the coronavirus. As purely precautionary testing has become more common, some insurance companies are arguing they can't just pay for...…If You Get A Coronavirus Test, Will Insurance Pay? It Depends : Shots - Health News Congress required health plans to fully cover COVID-19 testing, but insurance companies are starting to argue they should only have to pay if patients show symptoms or tests are ordered by a doctor.FromToggle more optionsIn the wake of the massive turnout at anti-racism demonstrations around the country, public health officials are encouraging protesters to get tested for the coronavirus. As purely precautionary testing has become more common, some insurance companies are arguing they can't just pay for...WW…