Public Policy Archives - Page 17 of 116

News
Comorbidities more common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
April 2, 2020
Preliminary results from the United States “are consistent with findings from China and Italy,” CDC says.
News
CMS implements temporary regulatory changes to aid COVID-19 response
March 31, 2020
The regulatory relief includes the ability for ambulatory surgery centers to bill as hospitals and more widespread use of telehealth.
News
FDA issues EUA allowing hydroxychloroquine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate treatment in COVID-19
March 31, 2020
The Strategic National Stockpile will work with FEMA to ship the products to states.
News
Flu activity measures continue COVID-19–related divergence
March 30, 2020
Fewer samples are testing positive, but flu-related visits are increasing.
News
FDA okays emergency use of convalescent plasma for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
March 28, 2020
“It’s crucial that data be captured for every patient so that we really understand what safety and effectiveness looks like on as close to a real-world level as we can, as quickly as we can,” said Peter J. Pitts, a former associate commissioner of the FDA.
Article
Wilkie and the VA vs COVID-19: Who’s Winning?
March 27, 2020
As the VA races to address the COVID-19 crisis, Sec. Wilkie faces a battle on multiple fronts.
News
FDA to allow alternative respiratory devices to treat COVID-19
March 25, 2020
“We are providing maximum regulatory flexibility to facilitate an increase in ventilator inventory.”
News
FDA issues warning on fecal transplant transmission of SARS-CoV-2
March 25, 2020
The FDA has issued several recommendations for any medically necessary usage of fecal microbiota transplantation.
News
High rate of asymptomatic COVID-19 seen in cruise ship passengers
March 24, 2020
Viral DNA found on surfaces in cabins 17 days after passengers left the Diamond Princess.
Opinion
Get out the inpatient vote
March 24, 2020
Hospitalized patients represent a significant number of potential voters who are functionally disenfranchised.