Search

In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace healt

Policymakers must ensure worker safety, particularly during public health emergencies.

Congress should allocate sufficient funds to support and maintain a robust public health infrastructure and population health.

Smoking is one of the leading causes of death among smokers and the dangers to the health of secondhand smokers – those who live and work in close proximity to s

Federal and state governments should encourage coverage and payment of telehealth services for eligible beneficiaries to improve access and the quality of

Travel should be safe, including during declared public health crises.

Policymakers and health care administrators must conduct adequate emergency preparedness planning to avoid scarcity of medical equipment, supplies, and personnel

Policymakers should collaborate to identify, develop, fund, and implement timely, effective response plans for national, state, and local public health crises.

Health care providers and individuals should be educated about behavioral risk factors for contracting and spreading serious communicable diseases.