2024 Election Results-The Associated Press announced on November 6 that former President Donald Trump had reached the 270 electoral votes needed to win the 2024 presidential election. Trump outpaced his 2020 election performance, while Vice President Kamala Harris did not perform as well as Joe Biden did as the Democratic presidential candidate four years ago. …
Post-Election Expectations-Congress returns on November 12 to a lengthy list of action items, including funding the government beyond December 20th and extending other expiring programs/authorizations. Expectations are low, however, as this Congress has been especially unproductive. As of the end of October, 106 bills have been signed into law during the 118th Congress, which is …
Health Professionals Running for Congress-As the 119th Congress approaches, there will be a significant number of changes in the health professionals serving in the U.S. Congress. The following five health professionals are retiring from the House of Representatives at the end of this year: Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX-26)-OB/GYN Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH-02)-Podiatrist Rep. …
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DEA Sends Telehealth Extension Regulation to OMB for Review-The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is expected to officially extend COVID-era flexibilities related to the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. The agency recently sent a final rule titled “Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Substances” to the Office of Management and …
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