In comments on the HHS Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2003-2008, the American Hospital Association calls on HHS to address the increasing shortage of personnel in health care. Click here for AHA Comments


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NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS

September 19, 2002

Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242

Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA Science Symposium on Biological Products


New research by FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture finds that consumers are more knowledgeable about safe food handling practices but some still use unsafe practices. The research included Food Safety Survey data, observational studies and informal discussions with consumers. Click here for the FDA Study.


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TRADE NEWS RELEASE

September 17, 2002

Contact: Frank Meilinger

Phone: (202) 693-1999

OSHA, SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY FORM ALLIANCE

Goal to Promote Safe and Healthful Workplaces, Reduce Amputations, Ergonomic Hazards Click here for Draft Partnership Agreement (PDF format)


The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has drafted legislative language to block implementation of an HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommended policy change on how states pay for Medicaid prescription drug pharmacy reimbursements. A September OIG report recommended that CMS encourage states to adopt a new payment system to bring pharmacy reimbursements in line with drug acquisition costs. NCPA says such a move would be devastating to pharmacies.


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Please be advised that the meeting of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Advisory Committee on Regulatory Reform scheduled for October 1-2, 2002 has been CANCELLED. This meeting will be rescheduled. Information about new dates, times, and locations for the meeting will be distributed on this listserv when it becomes available. Updated information will also be accessible on the Committee's web-site at www.regreform.hhs.gov.


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September 13, 2002

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will award more than $6.3 million to 25 states, three cities, and the District of Columbia to help combat West Nile virus. The federal government continues to provide technical and scientific support to states and communities in need of assistance.

The $6.3 million is in addition to the $11.3 million that was awarded to states and cities in August to help them strengthen their efforts to combat the virus and is to be available immediately.


Comments On First Amendment Issues By: Biotechnology Industry Organization PhRMA The American Academy of Pediatrics Washington Legal Foundation Public Citizen


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