The Department of Health and Human Services drafted public health officials and celebs to push a “defeat despair” message. But if this qualifies as an embrace of science, it’s too late.
“You don’t renegotiate a bible when you teach it,” says one ex-HHS official.
The federal department asked bidding firms to craft a campaign that would “inspire hope” amid the pandemic. Critics worry it could be politicized.
Communicators inside the White House would do well to stop maligning public health experts, for the sake of the country and their own credibility, says a former HHS press officer.
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A previous judge ruled that HHS did not have the authority to issue the rule.
The government has relaxed telehealth rules as most people stay home to help flatten the curve, but patients still face barriers for virtual visits.
The FDA released new spots for its ongoing youth vaping prevention campaign, The Real Cost.
The appeals court questioned HHS’ authority and whether the list price would only confuse consumers.
The White House’s strategy calls for moving expensive treatments from under Medicare Part B to Medicare Part D.
