Health Policy
Government and Regulations
Collaboration of the NIH and PHS Commissioned Corps in the International Ebola Clinical Research Response
The U.S. response to the Ebola epidemic resulted in many federal agencies assessing their ability to respond to global threats and improve the...
Commentary
Military Brats: Members of a Lost Tribe
Some of you who are reading this column likely are military brats from one branch or another. Many of us felt the call to give back by either...
Government and Regulations
VA Choice Bill Defeated in the House
While most attention was focused on the dramatic return of Senator John McCain to the Senate, the VA bill went down to an embarrassing...
Commentary
The VA Is in Critical Condition, but What Is the Prognosis?
Program Profile
Implementation of a Patient Medication Disposal Program at a VA Medical Center
A pharmaceutical take-back program assisted patients with disposal of unwanted and expired medications, promoted safety and environmental...
News
FDA Approves First New ALS Drug in Years
After its success in Japan, the new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis be used for U.S. patients to improve their quality of life...
Government and Regulations
VA Commits to Improving Health Care Provider Efficiency
Carolyn Clancy responds to a GAO report that criticized the VA’s performance metrics.
Government and Regulations
Proposed Budget Cuts Worry Native Americans
Multiple budget cuts pose a threat to Native communities that rely on the services provided by government-funded programs.
Government and Regulations
Peer Support for Whistleblowers
Employees who report fraud, waste, abuse, or illegality at a federal agency find that it is often the first step in a long process frequently...
News
What Does the Accountability Act Mean for VA Employees?
New bill makes firing civil servants easier and offers protection for whistleblowers who report wrongdoing.