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Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

Managed Healthcare Executive, February 18, 2021

Policymakers at all levels of government have been racing to vaccinate hundreds of millions of people to save lives and blunt the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study published in the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics, it provides a simulated model for drive-through clinics that can be used for mass COVID-19 vaccinations based on the successful use of such a clinic to address H1N1. The paper, “Lessons from Modeling and Running the World′s Largest Drive-Through, Mass Vaccination Clinic,” looks at data from The Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness department during the H1N1 vaccinations.

New Research Finds Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

New Research Finds Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

Street Insider, February 17, 2021

Policymakers at all levels of government are racing to vaccinate hundreds of millions of people to save lives and blunt the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. New research published in the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics provides a simulated model for drive-through clinics that can be used for mass COVID-19 vaccinations based on the successful use of such a clinic to address H1N1. The paper, "Lessons from Modeling and Running the World′s Largest Drive-Through, Mass Vaccination Clinic," looks at data from The Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness department during the H1N1 vaccinations.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Could Expedite Widespread Immunity, Study Says

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Could Expedite Widespread Immunity, Study Says

Becker's Hospital Review, February 18, 2021

Widespread installations of drive-thru clinics for mass vaccination could significantly accelerate the nation's efforts to achieve COVID-19 herd immunity, according to research published in the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics. Researchers studied the successful use of drive-thru clinics for mass vaccinations during the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, examining data from The Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness department during its H1N1 vaccination campaign. The study authors found that 19,318 patients were vaccinated via either a drive-thru or walk-up clinic over 1.5 days, and about two-thirds of them went to drive-thru clinics. The research team also said that people generally preferred drive-thru clinics because they perceived them to be more convenient and less contagious than walk-up clinics.

COVID-19 Update: Oakland County Has Administered 99%+ of Allotted Vaccines, Hydro Technology in Dundee Acquired by Ohio Company, and More

COVID-19 Update: Oakland County Has Administered 99%+ of Allotted Vaccines, Hydro Technology in Dundee Acquired by Ohio Company, and More

D Business, February 18, 2021

Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message. Oakland County Has Administered 99%+ of Allotted COVID-19 Vaccines. Oakland County Health Division reports that it has administered more than 99 percent of the 41,350 COVID-19 vaccines distributed to it by the state of Michigan since Dec. 17, 2020. To maintain its ability to vaccinate residents when adequate supply is available, the health division has launched a network of COVID-19 vaccine provider partnerships to whom they will distribute vaccine.

New Research Finds Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

New Research Finds Drive-Through Mass-Vaccination Clinics Could Alter COVID-19 Trajectory

Medical Xpress, February 17, 2021

Policymakers at all levels of government are racing to vaccinate hundreds of millions of people to save lives and blunt the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. New research published in the INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics provides a simulated model for drive-through clinics that can be used for mass COVID-19 vaccinations based on the successful use of such a clinic to address H1N1. The paper, "Lessons from Modeling and Running the World's Largest Drive-Through, Mass Vaccination Clinic," looks at data from The Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness department during the H1N1 vaccinations.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

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