In an unexpected shift, Moderna has decided not to ask Americans to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine, a move that follows intense criticism.February 15, 2023Check out STAT+Sponsored By RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images STAT+ | In about-face, Moderna vows Americans won't have to pay for its Covid-19 vaccine The reversal came as Sen. Bernie Sanders scheduled a hearing next month about Moderna's initial decision to charge Americans for its shot. By Ed Silverman and Sarah Owermohle STAT+ | Biogen, having 'lost its way,' looks to drug launches for Alzheimer's and depression for return to growth "We have two major products to launch ... that's not an opportunity you have very often," said Biogen CEO Chris Viehbacher. By Adam Feuerstein STAT+ | Doctors' top lobbyist in Washington on Medicare money, burnout, and private equity STAT sat down with American Medical Association President Jack Resneck to talk about Medicare payments and physician burnout. By Sarah Owermohle Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Opinion: Beyond Medicare and Social Security: Cutting Medicaid after the pandemic would be political madness Proposals to cut Medicaid should be off the table because of the essential care it allows more than 90 million Americans to access. By Arielle Kane STAT+ | 'This is the moment': Why an Amazon AI researcher is jumping to a medical scribe startup Zachary Lipton, an AI researcher at Amazon and professor at Carnegie Mellon, recently joined Abridge as its new chief scientific officer. By Brittany Trang Opinion: How 'empathetic engagement' can increase access to mental health care Some people seeking mental health care can find it in community-based organizations staffed by people with empathetic engagement. By Mini Kahlon More around STATCheck out more exclusive coverage with a STAT+ subscriptionRead premium in-depth biotech, pharma, policy, and life science coverage and analysis with all of our STAT+ articles.Enjoying Daily Recap? Tell us about your experienceContinue reading the latest health & science news with the STAT appDownload on the App Store or get it on Google Play STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA©2023, All Rights Reserved.I no longer wish to receive STAT emailsUpdate Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us • View in Browser
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