How Many People in the U.S. Are Hospitalized With COVID-19? Who Knows?

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
The Trump administration told hospitals to stop reporting data to the CDC, and report it to HHS instead. Vice President Mike Pence said the information would continue to be released publicly. It hasn’t worked out as promised.

Don’t Count on Lower Premiums Despite Pandemic-Driven Boon for Insurers

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Early in the pandemic, insurers expected the costs of treating COVID-19 would vastly increase medical spending. Instead, non-COVID care has plummeted and insurers have pocketed the result. 

Mayor Gere’s COVID-19 Briefing - July 29, 2020

Art Shotwell 15 minutes read
Cases in Washington have risen from 2,000 to almost 50,000, and deaths have increased from 110 to over 1,500. We are in the midst of a global pandemic and unfortunately, as cases grow we can expect to see an increase in deaths as well.

Start of School Pushed Back to Sept. 14

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
The Anacortes School Board has approved an update to the school calendar for the 2020-21 school year, pushing the start of school back to Monday, Sept. 14.

“Defendant Shall Not Attend Protests”: In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights

Art Shotwell 11 minutes read
A dozen protesters facing federal charges are barred from going to “public gatherings” as a condition of release from jail — a tactic one expert described as “sort of hilariously unconstitutional.”

Dental and Doctors’ Offices Still Struggling with COVID Job Loss

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Newly released employment data underscores the lingering toll the pandemic has taken on a range of outpatient services in California and across the U.S., from pediatric and family medical practices to dental offices, medical labs and home health care.