CTT #55: Can I trust the results of at-home Covid-19 tests?

These days, it seems just about every decision comes with risk: Should I invite friends or family over? Should I dine out? Can I safely return to work or school? To help people make safer, smarter decisions about their health, the federal government is now offering every American home four free at-home Covid-19 testing kits. It’s a step in the right direction, but many questions remain: Are these tests reliable? What are the chances of a false-negative result? What else can I do to protect my family? In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the accuracy and intended uses of various Covid-19 tests, the importance of testing in the face of Omicron, along with the following [time stamped] questions: [00:58] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean? [06:00] Why did the CDC shorten its quarantine recommendations from 10 days to 5 days for Omicron infection? [12:05] How are political officials handling Omicron information transparency? [14:10] What’s wrong with rapid at-home (antigen-based) testing kits? [18:13] What’s the latest on vaccine mandates for workers? [20:28] How strong is Covid-19 immunity after recovering from Omicron? [21:50] Is a fourth vaccine shot coming soon? [24:11] Are some nurses and other healthcare workers allowed to work after testing positive for Covid-19? [25:40] What’s good this week? [29:29] What is the idea behind Pearl’s new article series “Breaking The Rules Of Healthcare”? [31:55] What’s the big news concerning out-of-network (surprise) billing? [33:44] How important is technological savvy among doctors? This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms. If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn. *To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest. The post CTT #55: Can I trust the results of at-home Covid-19 tests? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.