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Novavax preps to meet global demand, plans capacity for 2B Covid vaccine doses
Novavax says it’s building up its manufacturing capacity now to be ready to ship Covid-19 vaccine globally as emergency authorizations are granted in coming months. The company expects to seek FDA authorization in the second quarter.
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With three Covid-19 vaccines now authorized by the FDA, focus is now turning to manufacturing capacity. As Novavax prepares to add its vaccine to the mix, it is gearing up to meet global demand with the projected capability of producing about 2 billion vaccine doses by the middle of this year.
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CMS rule requires insurers to cover tests for asymptomatic patients
A new CMS rule would require insurers to cover Covid-19 tests, even for asymptomatic patients. It builds on previous legislation requiring payers to cover the cost of both testing and vaccines for their members.
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As the Food and Drug Administration OKs more Covid-19 tests for asymptomatic patients, the Biden Administration is bolstering requirements for insurers to cover them. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance on Friday clarifying that health plans can’t deny coverage for Covid-19 tests, including for patients without symptoms or any known exposure.
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Nina Smith, the founding CEO of GoodWeave International, was recently named a recipient of the 2020 Tufts University Alumni Award for Active Citizenship and Public Service, which celebrates contributions to improving the lives of others. GoodWeave is the leading global NGO working to stop child labor in global supply chains. GoodWeave brings visibility and rights to workers; restores childhoods; and provides assurance to companies and consumers that carpets and home textiles with the GoodWeave
® certification label are produced free from child labor.
Under Smith s leadership over the past two decades, GoodWeave has pioneered and innovated a market-based system that has led to the rescue of nearly 8,000 children from exploitation. The organization has also provided rehabilitation, education and other critical support to rescued children, as well as tens of thousands of ot
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Highmark strikes deal with Verily as part of broader Google partnership
Verily become part of a six-year collaboration between Google Cloud and Highmark Health. A big part of the partnership will be Verily’s platform for managing chronic conditions, Onduo.
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Verily’s Onduo, a digital health platform for managing type 2 diabetes, will become part of a broader partnership between Google Cloud and insurer Highmark Health. Photo credit: Verily
In December, Google Cloud struck a six-year partnership with insurer Highmark Health, which included plans to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions. Now, sister company Verily Life Sciences is being pulled into that effort.