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2021 CEO Look Ahead: What is Our Next Normal?

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News,
STIs,
HIV,

I think we all welcomed 2021 with open arms as we look to put the worst of 2020 behind us. We have all been through a lot—we have lost family members and friends to COVID-19, we have seen public health officials harassed and maligned, we ...

When the Power Fails: Helping Life-Support Equipment Users

Utah,

People who use electricity-dependent durable medical equipment (DME) at home—such as ventilators and oxygen concentrators—can face life-threatening consequences during a power outage. HHS reports that 2.7 million Medicare beneficiaries ...

ASTHO’s Year in Review: Organizational Successes and Outlook for 2019

Blog,

As 2018 draws to a close, members of the ASTHO leadership team reflect on successes from the past year and share what they hope to accomplish next.

The Historic Opportunity COVID-19 Presents to Address Health Equity

Blog,

The disparities experienced during the COVID pandemic have brought a national focus to health equity in our nation. The attention and resources currently being provided to help address health inequities provide an opportunity that I have ...

Summary of FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

News,

Congress released FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

Reflecting and Looking Ahead: Federal Health Policy in 2019 and Beyond

Blog,

As 2019 comes to a close, it is important to reflect back on the numerous public health accomplishments and acknowledge the ongoing challenges we can expect to face in 2020.

Leveraging the HHS emPOWER Program to Enhance Power Outage Planning

The emPOWER program provides federal data, mapping, and artificial intelligence tools, as well as training and resources, to help communities nationwide protect the health of at-risk Medicare beneficiaries who live independently and rely ...