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Vaccinate, inoculate and immunize are three words that describe the "jab" people get to guard them against serious infectious illnesses. Harmonious - yes - but each offers a different consumer expectation.

Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback

Medika Life - May 25, 2026

In response to abrupt and politicized changes to federal vaccine policy, concerned Coloradans have taken several steps to shore up support for vaccine science. A bill passed...

“Investigational” Is Payer Code for “Coverage Denied”

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - February 18, 2021

Outside the pandemic, “investigational” remains payer code for denying reimbursement. In the case of treatment for chronic conditions, even FDA-approved digital-health and connected devices languish on waitlists for formulary inclusion.

A Hidden Fact. Death Certificates Shouldn’t Lie, Correct?

Pat Farrell PhD - December 21, 2021

Remember the words “there are only two things you have to do: die and pay taxes?” Too many don’t pay taxes but no one...

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