Policy and Legislation

New variants of COVID-19 highlight the need for genomic surveillance and sequencing as well as the importance of collaboration in the fight against the coronavirus, says Christine Czerniak, technical officer of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme.

Commonwealth Fund authors call for a deeper policy look into a system that limits options for beneficiaries without their knowledge.

The reminder is in response to complaints about charges by providers, which are prohibited under the CDC's vaccination program.

Earlier this month, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky declared racism to be a serious public health threat.

The group is calling for increased flexibility, particularly in the face of a new surge that’s taking place in several states.

These providers predominately serve low-income and minority communities.

Round 2 is a $249.95 million federal initiative that builds on the $200 million program established as part of the CARES Act.

The impact of COVID-19 is felt most severely in communities of color, yet the disparities have not been the result of the pandemic.

The signees view the lack of a second application period as a hindrance to the move toward value-based care.

President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.