Workforce
FDA Head Robert Califf Battles Misinformation — Sometimes With Fuzzy Facts
Efforts to respond to or regulate misinformation are becoming a political problem.
Oversight
Preparation for pandemics and natural disasters updated in bill passed by Senate panel
Legislation would increase accountability, transparency in how federal government helps state, local governments prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Oversight
How a combination of covid lawsuits and media coverage keeps misinformation churning
Even as the covid-19 pandemic wanes, litigation — whether about vaccines, masks, or a range of other public health policies made during the pandemic — isn’t about to end.
Workforce
Homeland Security law enforcement officers would receive more mental health support, under a bill advancing in the House
Bipartisan legislation reported out of committee earlier this week comes in the wake of an uptick of suicides among border personnel.
Tech
CDC rolls out new COVID-19 website
The reworked COVID-19 website is part of a larger push to make the public health agency’s web presence easier to navigate, with plans to relaunch CDC.gov early next year.
Management
The CDC is getting a new leader as it seeks to remake itself after the pandemic
Dr. Mandy Cohen, former head of North Carolina’s Health and Human Services Department, will be stepping in as the public health agency’s new director in July.
Management
What’s it really like to be HHS secretary? Three who’ve done it spill the beans
The secretaries past and present discuss their shared understanding of what it means to lead the agency at a time when health is at the front of American minds—and in the crosshairs of American politics.
News
Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Human Health, Even When the Fire is Hundreds of Miles Away – a Toxicologist Explains Why
Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames.
Management
Workers at Federal Health Care Call Centers Strike in Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana
Strikes center on wages, layoffs at Virginia-based communications contractor Maximus.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Last One
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
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