Antibodies to coronavirus disease are significant both for the course of the epidemic and our understanding of where we are in that epidemic.
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As is usually the case in health care, the big just keep getting bigger. UnitedHealth Group's Optum division is buying NaviHealth, which helps manage post-acute care for Medicare Advantage members.
https://medcitynews.com/2020/05/navihealth-trades-hands-again-with-optum-acquisition/?utm_campaign=MCN%20Daily%20Top%20Stories&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=88218568&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9jM-S2Cga6gH_yEwhca0AEkcNzsVgi7Gqd4-MOialnvtY6qOaV94lG5GR_5fhy81vs9ah6ZM--TtEfrf1imH4hGYeqnluPF4NtbnbpPk3_iZNelOE&_hsmi=88218568More research on antibodies, infection rates and children.
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Oh no, he didn't really say that about social distancing!
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A brief recap as we settle in for another week of coronavirus hell, mostly caused by excessive government over-reaction.
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Version 3 of the Minnesota epidemic model isn't exactly new and improved.
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More research summaries. If you are still awake, they will put you to sleep.
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Another antibody study, this one in Boston, reveals large numbers of undetected, asymptomatic or mild cases.
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Who wants to live in a world of fear and isolation?
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The public is entitled to see detailed data on hotspots and the data can be used to reassure people about their real risk.
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As usual, so much being published that it is hard to keep up with it all.
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Some big-picture Minnesota model observations and some real Minnesota data.
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
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