RFK’s promises
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant shift in the leadership of the nation’s largest health agency…. Read More
Category: policy
Open Government Data in Public Health: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
The ability to predict and contain the next global health crisis before it even begins. Policies that not only meet the needs of today but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow…. Read More
A New Framework for Evidence-Informed Policies
Imagine a world where every public health decision is backed by clear evidence, free of undue influence, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. Now imagine this transparency fostering… Read More
Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed access to its Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data, raising concerns among public health experts, researchers, and policymakers. The SVI is… Read More
What if “free” preventive care wasn’t really free for everyone?
For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised cost-free preventive services, from cancer screenings to routine check-ups. Yet, a groundbreaking study reveals that 40% of these encounters still result… Read More
KFF Tracking Poll: Declining Trust in U.S. Health Agencies Amid Shifting Vaccine Attitudes
Public trust in health agencies is on the decline, according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. This ongoing trend, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More
How Federal Employees Can Speak Out Against Misconduct
Recent reports of systemic misuse of power and unethical practices within agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have sparked concern among public servants. If you’re a federal employee… Read More
Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Public Health Programs: What It Means for Public, Private, and Non-Profit Sectors
Update: 1/30/24. The White House rescinded its directive to freeze federal grants and loans after legal challenges and widespread confusion. Still, the underlying effort to eliminate funding for “woke” ideologies… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, January 24, 2025
We’ve been monitoring all of the federal policy orders that have been coming out since Trump’s inauguration. Next week, RFK, Jr. faces his first confirmation hearing to be secretary of… Read More
When Fair Wages Meet Public Health: How Repealing an 85-Year-Old Law Changed Lives
Imagine working full-time but being paid far less than your coworkers simply because of a disability. For decades, this was the reality for many individuals in the United States under… Read More
President’s Executive Order Eliminates DEI Initiatives, Raising Concerns for Public Health Professionals
In a sweeping executive order, the President has directed the elimination of all federal programs, positions, and initiatives tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental justice…. Read More
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Public Health and Global Security
The recent announcement of the United States’ intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked widespread concern among public health experts. This move, initiated by President Donald… Read More