Public Health News and Resources for Healthcare

How to improve interoperability through FHIR, new use cases

May 20, 2024 - Historic cybersecurity incidents have unveiled the weaknesses and challenges that beset interoperability efforts in healthcare. However, they have also illuminated the importance of certain organizations that make interoperability possible. Paul Wilder, executive director at CommonWell Health Alliance, explains CommonWell Health Alliance's...

How effective patient education can overcome vaccine hesitancy

May 13, 2024 by Kelsey Waddill

Vaccines and immunizations are critical public health tools with unparalleled global and public health benefits. As seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination can reduce the risks associated with infection and minimize disease...

Federal Health Agencies Invest Big in Public Health Initiatives

September 25, 2023 by Kyle Murphy, PhD

In this week's roundup, federal health agencies unveil plans to invest in critical public health initiatives o bolster public health infrastructure, improve disease response mechanisms, and advance...

Biden Signs FDA Modernization Act, DOJ Investigates Abbott Facility

January 24, 2023 by Hayden Schmidt

This week’s policy roundup reviews the FDA Modernization Act signed at the end of last year, which allows for innovative pathways for pharmaceutical companies to test their drugs. And a new probe...

Public Health Officials Mull Mask Mandates, CDC Renews Palantir Contract

December 13, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

State health officials are publicly considering the benefits of another mask mandate as hospitals and health infrastructure struggle to bear the pressure of rising RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 cases....

HHS Fixes ACA Family Glitch, Loses 340B Drug Pricing Program Battle

October 18, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

US District Judge Rudolph Contreras has ordered the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restore full payments to hospitals and reverse its cuts to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. HHS,...