How Is the Federal Government Doing on Health Equity?
Equity has been a cornerstone of the Biden administration since day one. On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) to advance racial equity across the federal government in many areas – including health. Policies to promote health equity are crucial to addressing health disparities, which affect populations with a lower socioeconomic […]
What’s Next for the Public Health Emergency?
July 15, 2022. That’s the new end-date for the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) after Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra renewed the PHE for 90 days last week. HHS has continually renewed the PHE over the last two years, and as the pandemic extends into its third year, many are wondering when the federal […]
What Happened, What You Missed: March 28-April 1
BA.2 Omicron Subvariant Now Dominant in US The BA.2 Omicron subvariant now accounts for more than 54% of new COVID-19 cases in the US, according to data released on Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the BA.2 subvariant is considered to be at least 30% more transmissible than the original Omicron strain, there is […]
Are High Housing Costs Bad for Your Health?
Housing prices have reached new heights, and after a brief pause, rent is once again climbing. Not only are record-high housing costs bad for your wallet – they can be bad for your health, too. Snapshot of America’s housing market: The median sale price for a new home in September 2021 was $408,800, compared to $217,000 in September 2011. […]