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Failures of Imagination in Public Health Policy

Bill of Health

By Daniel Swartzman If public health is to prosper, we will need to overcome the after-effects of several failures of imagination. Failing to use litigation against inadequate public health actions, as did the early civil rights and environmental movements. Failing to demand moral leadership of governmental actors.

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Hospital at Home Programs Extended, But Final Push Is Needed

C&M Health Law

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a number of waivers and flexibilities to help healthcare providers manage the influx of patients during the Public Health Emergency (PHE).

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Health Provider News – January 7, 2022

Hall Render

CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. COVID-19 hospitalizations up in 34 states. HHS: Protections against surprise medical bills implemented at dawn of new year. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount.