This Week in Managed CareCOVID Vaccines' Efficacy and Other Health News

Published: Nov. 21, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care\xae\xa0recaps the top managed care news of the week.\n\nThis week, the top managed care news included reports of 2 vaccines\u2019 efficacy against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); a study finds no risk reduction in cardiac events with fish oil; calls for long-term follow-up to understand effects of lingering COVID-19.\n\nRead more about the stories in this podcast:\nWhat We\u2019re Reading: Pfizer Vaccine 95% Effective; At-home COVID-19 Test Approved; Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy: https://www.ajmc.com/view/what-we-re-reading-pfizer-vaccine-95-effective-at-home-covid-19-test-approved-amazon-launches-online-pharmacy\n\nWhat We're Reading: Vaccines in EUA Process; Alkermes Receives CRL; California Tightens Restrictions: https://www.ajmc.com/view/what-we-re-reading-vaccines-in-eua-process-alkermes-receives-crl-california-tightens-restrictions\n\nFish Oil Debate Continues as Study Finds No Risk Reduction From Omega-3 Combo: https://www.ajmc.com/view/debate-over-fish-oil-therapy-continues-new-results-find-no-risk-reduction-from-omega-3-combo\n\nLong-term Follow-up Needed to Understand Effects When COVID-19 Lingers, Fauci Says: https://www.ajmc.com/view/long-term-follow-up-needed-to-understand-effects-when-covid-19-lingers-fauci-says\n\nDriving Transparency, Payment Reform in Employer Health Care Coverage: https://www.ajmc.com/view/driving-transparency-payment-reform-in-employer-health-care-coverage\n\nPaper of the Week: Effects of Health Education on Glycemic Control During Holiday Time in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: https://www.ajmc.com/view/jan08-2785p45-51