President Donald Trump, under fire over his handling of the coronavirus epidemic, announced on Monday the federal government would ship 150 million rapid tests to U.S. states and warned an increase in positive cases is likely in the days ahead. Trump, at a Rose Garden event, said the tests would largely be used for opening… Continue reading Trump Says States Will Receive 150 Million Rapid COVID Tests
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Paying for COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
Connecticut manufacturing company Mott Corp. hired an urgent-care clinic in May to regularly test workers for Covid-19 to avoid workplace outbreaks and give workers peace of mind. The medical group asked the company’s insurer whether testing costs would be covered. The answer was no. Now Mott pays more than $30,000 a month to test 150… Continue reading Paying for COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
Curve Ball Hits MLB’s Return-to-Work Strategy with Marlin’s Virus Outbreak
Major League Baseball’s return-to-work coronavirus strategy rests on a formula of testing, distancing and contact tracing that leaves little room for error—and plenty of opportunity for it. It took four days for the holes in all three components of the formula to become obvious. One issue is that MLB’s playing schedule, its testing schedule, and… Continue reading Curve Ball Hits MLB’s Return-to-Work Strategy with Marlin’s Virus Outbreak
Pence Announces Insurance Companies Agreed to Waive Co-Pays for Coronavirus Testing
Vice President Mike Pence announced Tuesday that a number of insurance companies have agreed to waive co-pays for coronavirus tests as part of the Trump administration’s “whole of America” approach to combat the epidemic. Pence made the remarks alongside President Trump at a meeting with executives of major health insurance companies, adding that the administration… Continue reading Pence Announces Insurance Companies Agreed to Waive Co-Pays for Coronavirus Testing