Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Future of the OSHA Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers from COVID is Unclear
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
What Public Health Lessons Need to Be Learned from the COVID Crisis?
Dr. Richard Stone joins the podcast to discuss his book and running VHA during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic.
Oversight
Lawyer Fees Draw Scrutiny as Camp Lejeune Claims Stack Up
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which became law last year, created a pathway for veterans and their families to pursue damage claims against the government for toxic exposure at the military base. Now, advocates and lawmakers worry high lawyer fees could shortchange those injured.
Management
Biden Picks Cancer Center Director to Lead the NIH
Dr. Monica Bertagnolli was the first woman to lead the National Cancer Institute.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Pandemic Public Health Emergency Is Over
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
The Public Health Emergency Is Ending… And Taking Maximum Telework With It
Courtney Bublé, Eric Katz and Erich Wagner join the podcast to discuss the ways public servants will feel the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Workforce
It's Official: No More COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers and Contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID, and had been expected.
Management
The CDC Director is Leaving, the Pandemic is Ending and It's High Time for Reforms, Experts Say
This position will be one of several public health openings that need to be filled.
Workforce
Time Of Day May Affect COVID Vaccine Effectiveness
Time of day may be important for how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. A new study suggests middle of the day may be be best.
Management
The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Feds and Contractors Are Officially Ending
Neither have been enforced due to legal challenges.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Reflections on the Pandemic Response
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
A Pandemic-Fueled Drop in FDA Inspections of Foreign Drug Plants
A series of recent deaths linked to eyedrops produced overseas shows just how seriously behind the FDA is.
Workforce
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill That Would Cover IVF For Federal Employees
The legislation would require the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the world to cover assisted reproductive treatments and services.
Oversight
Health and Human Services Watchdog: We Need More Funding for Oversight
The office touts its return on investment, but tells lawmakers that current funding levels don’t keep pace with investigative needs.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccines for the Uninsured; Additional Shots for Certain Groups
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
The CDC Lacks a Rural Focus. Researchers Hope a Newly Funded Office Will Help.
Advocates for improving rural health pushed for the CDC to extend its rural health focus by creating an Office of Rural Health. They hope the agency will commit to rural health research and provide analyses that lead to good public health policies for rural communities.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The COVID-19 National Emergency Ends
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
HHS to Help Launch National Abortion Hotline
The Biden administration is continuing to seek ways to support abortion care as many states restrict access.
Management
End of Emergency Puts the Fate of COVID-19 Policies for Feds and Safety Task Force Up in the Air
The Biden administration is reviewing its protocols and will issue further guidance, an official said.
Management
The Director of the Indian Health Service Would Get More Power Under A Bipartisan Proposal
Lawmakers say the proposed change “will bring greater attention within the administration to addressing the health care status and needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives.”
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