Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Top CDC Career Official to Step Down; Another Smithsonian Museum Will Reopen

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Why Is the FDA Funded in Part by the Companies It Regulates?

The FDA receives almost half its funding from companies it regulates, such as drug and medical device makers. Is this something you should be concerned about?

Management

Is This the End?

The CDC’s surprising mask announcement was not just a public-health milestone.

Oversight

Detecting Rare Blood Clots Was a Win, But U.S. Vaccine Safety System Still Has Gaps

With some 100 million Americans fully vaccinated, the U.S. is relying on a patchwork network of vaccine monitoring systems that lack the breadth and depth of large, population-based programs, experts said.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: The First 100 Days of Biden’s COVID-19 Response 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

GovExec Daily: The Next Steps in Vaccinations

McKinsey's Dr. Pooja Kumar and Shubham Singhal join the podcast to discuss the next steps in getting the U.S. closer to herd immunity.

Management

Why It Matters That CDC Declared Racism a Public Health Issue

The move draws attention to long-ignored racial gaps in health care.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Senate Passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act; CDC Reassigns Senior Career Official

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Workforce

Federal Agencies Can Require COVID-19 Testing for Employees, CDC Says

Employees who refuse tests could face "consequences," while those forced to quarantine should be supported, guidelines say.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Advisory Committee to Meet Friday; FEMA Funeral Assistance Ramps Up

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

COVID-19 Public Health Messages Have Been All Over the Place – but Researchers Know How to Do Better

During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work.