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Latest news and features on health and wellness. The story of the American health and healthcare system is one of great strides and pitfalls, from the first hospital in Philadelphia almost 300 years ago to the promise of universal coverage today. The expansion of health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act has provided coverage for more than 20 million Americans, but significant disparities remain across racial groups, ages, and geographic areas. Health insurance coverage alone does not ensure access to care or improved health outcomes. Health insurance has become increasingly complex with the addition of new types of plans.
Distribution and administration of vaccines to combat the COVID-19 virus continue to expand, but myths and misinformation about the vaccine and its safety and benefits persist. According to a recent article in the journal Health Affairs, effective vaccination requires four elements: generating demand for the vaccine, allocating the vaccine, distributing the vaccine, and verifying coverage,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses send 1,000 Americans to the hospital each day. Another 5,000 Americans die from foodborne illnesses every year.
