Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Launches Two Virtual Health Plans In Maine
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will be the first non-profit insurer to offer virtual health plan choices for Maine employers
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PORTLAND, Maine, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Harvard Pilgrim Health Care today announced the launch of two virtual health plans, SimplyVirtual
SM and Virtual Choice
SM, in Maine. These innovative models for health care give members access to virtual visits with primary care providers (PCPs) and care team support through its existing partner, Doctor On Demand. Following the growth of telehealth throughout the pandemic, both SimplyVirtual
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BOSTON, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Patrick J. Haraden has joined Lockton as President of its Boston operations. In his new role, Haraden will lead a team of property and casualty insurance and employee benefits experts who serve commercial clients nationally and globally.
Patrick J. Haraden
According to Tim Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Northeast, Adding Pat to our team is evidence of our commitment to growth in New England. He has built a reputation as a dynamic leader in the industry, and we have every confidence in his ability to propel us forward in this important market through strong relationships with our clients and community. As we welcome Pat to his new role, we also express our appreciation for Chip Manozzi, who previously held this position and was instrumental in helping Lockton gain a foothold in Boston. Chip is stepping back from his leadership role to focus solely on serving his clients.
Detecting Rare Blood Clots Was A Win, But US Vaccine Safety System Still Has Gaps
The quick detection of an ultra-rare blood clotting reaction in some covid-19 vaccine recipients showed the power of a federal warning system for vaccine safety issues, but experts worry that blind spots in the program could hamper detection of other unexpected side effects.
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Before the pandemic began, the Food and Drug Administration had scaled back a program it used successfully to track adverse events during and after the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, and the agency is still ramping up its replacement, said Dr. Robert Chen, scientific director of the Brighton Collaboration, a nonprofit global vaccine safety network.
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U.S. Vaccine Safety System Still Has Gaps
By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News
Monday, May 03, 2021 (Kaiser News) The quick detection of an ultra-rare blood clotting reaction in some covid-19 vaccine recipients showed the power of a federal warning system for vaccine safety issues, but experts worry that blind spots in the program could hamper detection of other unexpected side effects.
Before the pandemic began, the Food and Drug Administration had scaled back a program it used successfully to track adverse events during and after the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, and the agency is still ramping up its replacement, said Dr. Robert Chen, scientific director of the Brighton Collaboration, a nonprofit global vaccine safety network.