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. 

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

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.”

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Justice Department Releases Its Home Confinement Final Rule

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

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: A Spotlight on Improper Payments in COVID Relief Programs

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

Infant Formula Crisis Could Recur, Former FDA Official Tells Congress

While the Food and Drug Administration has made some changes, infant formula manufacturers are not required to notify the agency if they detect certain types of bacteria at their facilities.

Workforce

Improved Fertility Coverage from FEHB Plans Is Coming

Kevin Moss joins the podcast to discuss what's in the recent Office of Personnel Management annual carrier call letter.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Researchers Allege COVID Vaccination Data Woes

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

Tech

CDC Seeks Digital Health App for Its Employees

The mobile application should provide meditation and mindfulness activities to help employees manage stress.