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A clinical trial finds a combination of drugs to be effective in reducing COVID-19 recovery time. In lieu of a federal vaccine management system, states have turned to their own tech for allocating and tracking the COVID-19 vaccine. Geisinger's chief innovation officer on lessons learned and why healthcare shouldn't go back to normal.
President Biden's plan to control the pandemic. HHS wants hospitals' vaccination rates, other data.

Meditech EHR add-on helps providers more efficiently administer vaccine across care settings.

Healthcare M&A activity down in 2020 but analysts say COVID-19 is a catalyst for future deals.

Regions

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) confirms that Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine data was leaked by hackers. The UK tests a COVID-19 immunity and vaccination passport that doesn't disclose user identity. ORCHA reports an "explosion" of digital healthcare adoption since COVID-19. AI database aims to improve treatment of UK COVID-19 patients.
ICC AOKpass mobile app aims to help resume safe international travel during the pandemic.
