Webinars: Medicaid STAR Plus Contract Transitions Begin
As Texas health officials transition Medicaid managed care contracts for the STAR Plus program, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will host informational webinars about the health plan changes set to begin Sept. 1. Registration is required for the remaining June 22 and June 24 webinars. Learn more and register today.
UT Health San Antonio Plans $100 Million Research Tower to Focus on Cancer, Aging, Diabetes, and Obesity
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is preparing to build a $100 million science tower in the South Texas Medical Center to house research on cancer, aging, brain disease, diabetes, and obesity. Crews are expected to break ground by the end of September for the five-story building to be called "Science One." Learn more.
New COVID Variant KP.3 Climbs to 25%, Now Largest in CDC Estimates
The CDC reported that the new KP.3 variant now makes up 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, making it the current dominant strain. KP.3 is now estimated to outpace the KP.2 variant and is very similar to the JN.1 variant that dominated the past winter's infections. Learn more.
Moderna's COVID-19/Influenza Combination Vaccine Superior to Separate Shots in Trials
Vaccine maker, Moderna, announced positive late-stage trial results for its Covid-Flu combination vaccine known as mRNA-1083. Results showed those in trial who received mRNA-1083 displayed an improved immune response compared to those who received currently available standalone Covid and Flu vaccines. Read more.
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