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Why can’t the states decide to start purchasing the antibody infusions themselves?
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:26 pm
I’m sure the swampy feds have all of the current supply that’s out there, but what’s stopping an individual state from ordering more directly from the manufacturer?
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Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:27 pm to Chef Curry
I thought Florida did, but not sure what became of that.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:28 pm to Chef Curry
I asked the same question yesterday (within a thread) and didn’t get an answer.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:32 pm to Chef Curry
If I recall correctly, some states (FL) were accused of hoarding them. And then news came out they actually work. Desantis was getting good press. The commies couldn't have that. No sir. They flipped from "Desantis is using state money to buy snakeoil from a company his donor owns shares in - indict him" to "this stuff actually works and we can't let Desantis hoard it all from everyone else".
In other words... it's purely political.
In other words... it's purely political.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:34 pm to Chef Curry
Uncle Sugar is buying all available treatments it appears.
After moving to limit supplies for a handful of states earlier this month, the Biden administration is further tightening its grip on states’ access to monoclonal antibodies following a dramatic surge in demand for the life-saving treatments in states with high coronavirus cases and low vaccination rates—despite the president just last week vowing to ramp up distribution of the drugs.
This came after physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama released a statement on Monday saying they are “very concerned” that the federal government is limiting supply at a time when it should be helping “provide more of this treatment … not less.”
The Department of Health and Human Services is starting to allocate treatments to states based on case levels and usage of the treatments according to a policy introduced Monday, a senior HHS official told Forbes.
The change, which is all but certain to reduce supply in some hard-hit states in the Southeast, comes after the HHS earlier this month warned a group of seven states relying heavily on the treatments that they would need to cut back on their orders. LINK
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U.S. Limits Covid Antibody Treatments For All States As Shortage Fears Rise
After moving to limit supplies for a handful of states earlier this month, the Biden administration is further tightening its grip on states’ access to monoclonal antibodies following a dramatic surge in demand for the life-saving treatments in states with high coronavirus cases and low vaccination rates—despite the president just last week vowing to ramp up distribution of the drugs.
This came after physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama released a statement on Monday saying they are “very concerned” that the federal government is limiting supply at a time when it should be helping “provide more of this treatment … not less.”
The Department of Health and Human Services is starting to allocate treatments to states based on case levels and usage of the treatments according to a policy introduced Monday, a senior HHS official told Forbes.
The change, which is all but certain to reduce supply in some hard-hit states in the Southeast, comes after the HHS earlier this month warned a group of seven states relying heavily on the treatments that they would need to cut back on their orders. LINK
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:36 pm to deeprig9
Rig he’s asking logistically and legally, why can’t states go around the feds and buy them. He’s not asking what political reasons have gotten us to this point.
At least that’s how I took it
At least that’s how I took it
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:38 pm to MeatCleaverWeaver
quote:Simple Uncle Sugar is buying all the treatments.
Rig he’s asking logistically and legally
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:38 pm to Jbird
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Simple Uncle Sugar is buying all the treatments.
That would be an adequate answer
It’s absolute EVIL
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:39 pm to MeatCleaverWeaver
quote:That's our man Xi Biden for you.
It’s absolute EVIL
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:41 pm to MeatCleaverWeaver
Providers of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19 are no longer able to order the drugs directly. Instead, all orders must go through the state health department.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) along with other state health departments across the country were notified earlier this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about the new procedure for providers to secure monoclonal antibodies.
“That’s the rule they’ve applied to everyone in the country, not just to Alabama,” Harris said during a Friday news briefing. “They will allocate the total number of doses that we have available for our state based on our case numbers and our hospitalization numbers. It’s not clear how that formula is going to work and what that means for the total number of doses we’re going to see at this time.”
LINK
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) along with other state health departments across the country were notified earlier this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about the new procedure for providers to secure monoclonal antibodies.
“That’s the rule they’ve applied to everyone in the country, not just to Alabama,” Harris said during a Friday news briefing. “They will allocate the total number of doses that we have available for our state based on our case numbers and our hospitalization numbers. It’s not clear how that formula is going to work and what that means for the total number of doses we’re going to see at this time.”
LINK
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:48 pm to Jbird
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They will allocate the total number of doses that we have available for our state based on our case numbers and our hospitalization numbers. It’s not clear how that formula is going to work and what that means for the total number of doses we’re going to see at this time.
The formula will provide blue states with 80% of the antibodies and red with 20%.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:50 pm to MeatCleaverWeaver
The Treatment Restoration for Emergency Antibody Therapeutics (TREAT) Act would allow states to buy monoclonal antibody treatments directly from the manufacturer.
The bill came in response to a federal change in how the treatments are distributed. On Sept.13, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took over allocation of the treatment. It currently distributes doses to states based on active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Local treatment providers then order what they need from the state.
Harshbarger said the current allocation might not be enough for Tennessee.
“I’m not saying go out and hoard it, but let the state determine what they need,” Harshbarger said. “Don’t let the government intervene and say, ‘This is what your usage is, we’re just going to give you that much.'”
Following the DHHS takeover of allocation, doses received by the State of Tennessee have dropped over 60 percent. 7,720 were received the week of Sept. 13, and only 3,040 were received this week.
LINK
The bill came in response to a federal change in how the treatments are distributed. On Sept.13, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took over allocation of the treatment. It currently distributes doses to states based on active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Local treatment providers then order what they need from the state.
Harshbarger said the current allocation might not be enough for Tennessee.
“I’m not saying go out and hoard it, but let the state determine what they need,” Harshbarger said. “Don’t let the government intervene and say, ‘This is what your usage is, we’re just going to give you that much.'”
Following the DHHS takeover of allocation, doses received by the State of Tennessee have dropped over 60 percent. 7,720 were received the week of Sept. 13, and only 3,040 were received this week.
LINK
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:54 pm to Jbird
My in-laws are in their 60s, currently have the Rona , and have several significant health issues, and can’t get the infusion treatment. Supposedly, our hospital, and the one in the next town over are out of monoclonals.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 1:56 pm to Chef Curry
Heads need to roll for this.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:00 pm to loogaroo
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Heads need to roll for this.
Life is incompatible with the authoritarian left. We need to divorce before things get ugly
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:04 pm to MeatCleaverWeaver
Just spit balling here, but maybe it would have been a better idea to purchase 250 mil tests and 250 mil infusion doses vs 500 mil tests.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:05 pm to Chef Curry
Florida did, FJB cut them off.
Let's go Brandon!!
Let's go Brandon!!
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:07 pm to Jbird
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Simple Uncle Sugar is buying all the treatments.
And will intentionally withhold them from red states for their insolence.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:12 pm to Chef Curry
Monoclonals are a literal cure for COVID and Brandon is rationing them.
Posted on 12/29/21 at 2:20 pm to DingLeeBerry
we did, and continue to do so... the antibodies are given out all over the state in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor offices, etc... Prob'ly why we - FLORIDA - have the lowest Wuhan Virus rate in the country (per capita)...
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