Health groups pledge transparency about COVID-19 vaccine plans

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Top health groups on Tuesday pledged to be open and transparent about their plans for vaccinating communities across the country against the coronavirus. In an open letter to the American public, the American Hospital Association, the American Nurses Association and the American Medical Association said they are committed to establishing […]

Indianapolis corporate executives take Indy Racial Equity Pledge

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CLOSE “Resiliency funds” are helping Black-owned business stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, continuing a long tradition of mutual aid within African American communities with limited access to capital, networks and government programs. (Sept. 28) AP Domestic A coalition of executives in business, civic life, sports, health care and utilities joined Mayor […]

Insurers pledge to support mental health sufferers with clearer language in policies

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Insurance companies have unveiled plans to revamp their approach to customers suffering with mental health problems.   This follows concerns that insurers were incentivising customers to omit mental health conditions from applications by charging much higher premiums to customers declaring everyday stress. There were also fears that online application processes were too […]

Top drugmakers made a rare joint pledge not to cut corners on the coronavirus vaccine amid fears shots are being rushed before the presidential election

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Scientists work on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Carl Recine/Reuters Leading drug companies have signed a pledge promising to put safety before speed with a coronavirus vaccine. The CEOs of nine companies signed a rare joint pledge promising not to seek regulatory approval before the safety and efficacy of their experimental […]