pharmacies
Amazon Among Bidders for Signify Health
Amazon.com Inc. is among the bidders for healthcare company Signify Health Inc., joining other heavy hitters vying in an auction for the home-health-services provider, according to people familiar with the matter. Signify is for sale in an auction that could value it at more than $8 billion, the people said. Bids are due around Labor …
New bill aims to pay pharmacists under Medicare for providing health services
A new House bill aims to reimburse pharmacists under Medicare for providing services in medically underserved communities. The bill, introduced Thursday, enables pharmacists to deliver Medicare Part B services already authorized by state laws. “In rural and underserved areas like those that I represent, access to a primary care doctor can be challenging and pharmacists …
COVID vaccines reach Alabama health departments, pharmacies
The list of places where people in Alabama can get the COVID-19 vaccine is getting longer. Initially only available in large hospitals and major medical facilities, COVID vaccines are now being distributed at smaller hospitals, county health departments and even three independent pharmacies in Alabama. The vaccines are still being reserved for people who fall …
Local pharmacies, health experts working to ensure more people receive COVID-19 vaccine
HOUSTON – With a fresh start to the new year, more and more people are trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Several facilities and clinics are working to help people get vaccinated. “We are the only pharmacy in town we serve Bacliff and San Leon along with a part of Bayview and Kemah,” said Joe …
Vaccine distribution on the horizon as U.S. approaches 300000 COVID-19 deaths – CBS News
Vaccine distribution on the horizon as U.S. approaches 300000 COVID-19 deaths CBS News Baptist Health expects to receive about 3,900 doses of Pfizer vaccine WSFA Over 51000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine should arrive by Wednesday FOX 2 St. Louis Thanksgiving holiday contributing to current spike in COVID-19 cases WTOC States prepare to distribute first round of Covid vaccines to …
DC region pharmacies continue with cleanup after looters break in during protests
Local pharmacies targeted by looters Many businesses in the DC region are dealing with the aftermath of intense destruction and looting following days of protests over the death of George Floyd. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) – Prescription drugs and alcohol have been the target of looters who have hit several pharmacies in the D.C. region during protests over the …
Cigna, CVS Health Soar as Dow Jones Industrial Average Rises
Illustration by Michael George Haddad Text size Stocks are poised to push higher as investors respond to Congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that raised expectations for an interest-rate cut at the end of the month. Powell will conclude two days of testimony on Thursday. He is scheduled to appear before the Senate …