Government and Regulations
News
CDC adds then retracts aerosols as main COVID-19 mode of transmission
WHO has long stated that coronavirus is spread mainly by droplets that, once expelled by coughs and sneezes of infected people, fall quickly to...
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HHS plan to improve rural health focuses on better broadband, telehealth services
The announcement includes technical initiatives, such as a contract to help clinics and hospitals integrate care.
Commentary
All Hands on Deck: The Federal Health Care Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency
Although many aspects of the federal COVID-19 response have been lacking, federal health care providers have been on the frontlines providing...
News
FDA clamps down on compliance for gluten-free products
A final rule issued by the FDA establishes requirements for gluten-free labeling of fermented and hydrolyzed products.
News
Lawmakers question mental health disclosure rules
The AMA, AAFP, and others have signed a statement encouraging organizations not to inquire about clinicians and health care staff’s previous...
Government and Regulations
DoD to Return to Work in Phases
Defense Department plan is tied to local conditions, not specific dates.
News
FDA tightens requirements for COVID-19 antibody tests
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tightening requirements for companies that develop COVID-19 antibody tests in an effort to combat fraud...
News
FDA reiterates hydroxychloroquine limitations for COVID-19
An FDA Safety Communication restates that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are only for hospitalized COVID-19 patients who can’t enter a trial...
News
Hydroxychloroquine Debate Rages in Federal Medicine
Concern over the controversial COVID-19 treatment led to a dispute between the Veterans Health Administration and the VA Inspector General.
Government and Regulations
Observations From Embedded Health Engagement Team Members
A joint embedded health engagement team (EHET) was created and executed as a test of an alternative health engagement method during Operation...