Debunked Episode 19: Turmoil at the CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy
The latest episode of the Debunked podcast explores an ongoing debate questioning the role of payers in healthcare transactions. It also highlights turmoil at the CDC.
CDC Director Ousted After Less Than a Month on the Job
Susan Monarez has been fired from her role as CDC director less than a month after her confirmation, following reported clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. This news comes amid a period of turmoil at the CDC, including a recent deadly shooting at its headquarters.
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Secretary Kennedy’s Pride and Prejudice
His longstanding anti-vaccine rhetoric and vocal opposition to science-backed expert consensus has caused widespread concern among public health and medical professionals about the appropriateness of his leadership.
Debunked Episode 17: Is Big Pharma Prepared for Impact of Trump Administration’s Health Policies?
The Trump administration's healthcare policy changes from the gutting of medical research grants to changes on the CDC vaccine board were the focus of the discussion on the latest episode of the Debunked Podcast with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra, managing partner of Health Innovation Pitch.
Merck RSV Drug for Infants Wins FDA Nod, But CDC Committee That Will Advise on Its Use Is Gutted
FDA approval of Merck’s RSV antibody drug, Enflonsia, makes it a direct competitor to Sanofi’s Beyfortus. The new Merck product is expected to be discussed by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; ACIP will have an entirely new roster at its next meeting after all 17 sitting members were dismissed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
6 Things to Know About Trump’s New CDC Director Pick
President Donald Trump selected Susan Monarez — the current acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — to lead the agency going forward. This nomination replaces one that the White House withdrew on March 13, after it became clear that physician and former Republican congressman Dave Weldon would not receive enough Senate votes to be confirmed.
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Protecting Our Future: Why We Must Guard Against Gaps in Public Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is considering certain changes to the current meningococcal vaccination schedule. Here's why the ACIP should scrap that proposal.
Thwarting The Next Surge: A Tactical Plan to Improve Covid-19 Vaccination Uptake
In the face of new variants and lower public acceptance of vaccination, it’s imperative that we take stock of lessons learned from previous seasons and examine key barriers to uptake as we prepare for this fall and winter – from adjusting approval timelines at the federal level, to implementing programs to address vaccine complacency, convenience and confidence.
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Rise in Drug-Resistant Bacteria Shigella: 7 Things to Know
The CDC recently issued an advisory about a bacteria called shigella due to a nationwide increase in infections resulting from drug-resistant strains. The easily transmissible bacteria causes an infection called shigellosis that is uncomfortable and unpleasant but rarely life-threatening — the main symptom is inflammatory diarrhea.
LGBTQ+ Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over CDC Data On American Youth
In 2021, 69% of LGBQ+ teens reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year, compared to 35% of heterosexual teens, according to a recent CDC report. This stat is likely understated because the report did not include information about those who identify as transgender, experts said.
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An Update on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
Gun violence is a public health crisis, and lawmakers are taking small steps toward treating it that way, said Kris Brown, president of gun violence prevention nonprofit Brady United. But there is still a long road ahead in the fight to protect American communities against gun-related injuries and fatalities, she said.
Analysis: Care for the unvaccinated may be costing U.S. healthcare system $2.3B
The report, released by Kaiser Family Foundation and the Peterson Center on Healthcare, details the high cost of Covid care for the unvaccinated. In fact, the analysis indicates the figure could be even higher than $2.3 billion, as the authors did not take into account the cost of outpatient treatment for Covid-19.
Public health, racial equity, climate action drive Biden’s budget requests for healthcare
President Joe Biden has submitted his discretionary budget for 2022 to Congress. Among its healthcare provisions are funding requests for the CDC, mental health and social determinants of health programs. But there are some unusual requests as well, such as funding for an Office of Climate Change and Health Equity.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May
In an address on Thursday, President Joe Biden directed states to make all adults eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine no later than May 1. To get there, the Administration is buying more doses, and ramping up more vaccination sites in partnership with local clinics and pharmacies.
Kaiser Permanente to analyze CDC’s Covid-19 vaccine data, identify bad reactions
The CDC has engaged the California-based health system's Vaccine Study Center to conduct an analysis of its Covid-19 vaccine data with the aim of pinpointing adverse events and reactions. The collaboration will continue for the next three years.