About the public’s health
Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs: Undoubtedly you have heard or heard about this statement. The White House claims it was taken out of context. Here is the video clip of what he said- you decide. By the way, I asked my 6 year old grandson what he thought about taking disinfectant to wipe out the corona virus. His response: “[Visual wince] It’s poisonous!”
What Impact Has COVID-19 Had on Outpatient Visits?: Bottom line: “The number of visits to ambulatory practices declined nearly 60 percent in mid-March and has remained low through mid-April.”
No need to wipe down groceries or takeout, experts say, but do wash your hands: The headline has the message but there is good documentation on the article.
About health insurance
From CMS: Information Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 - COVID-19: Many requirements for quality and payment reporting are being relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This latest summary also includes the recommendation that Medicare Advantage plans relax prior authorizations.
About pharma
Did Gilead's remdesivir flop a Chinese trial? Analysts beg to differ: The World Health Organization (WHO) "accidentally revealed data from a study in China” showing that Gilead Sciences' remdesivir treatment “neither improved patients’ condition nor tamped down on the amount of virus in their blood…” However, the conclusion is not that clear and the quick look at the data might be easily misinterpreted. This article is a good analysis of how findings are analyzed and a good lesson to do your own evaluation.