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JAMDA

June 10, 2025

PALTmed Expresses Grave Concern Over Removal of ACIP Members

Our members have long relied on the ACIP for scientifically rigorous, evidence-based guidance to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. This guidance is essential to protecting the lives of our patients, who are among the most vulnerable and medically complex populations in the country. We are...

Policy Snapshot

June 9, 2025

HHS Veteran Thomas Keane Appointed to Lead ASTP/ONC, Prioritizing Health IT and EMR Interoperability

The Trump administration has appointed Thomas Keane, a longtime Health and Human Services (HHS) official, to lead the newly formed Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP/ONC). The move comes as part of a broader effort to moder...

Policy Snapshot

June 9, 2025

Federal Government Appeals Ruling That Blocked Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a recent court ruling that blocked the new nursing home staffing mandate final rule. In April 2025, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) exceeded its statutory authority by imposing minimum staffing requirements on...

Podcast

June 6, 2025