tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 33

Physician Notes: HHS Moves Forward in the Fight Against Zika with Pediatric Funding

Plus: Social needs of CMS beneficiaries addressed in recent innovation model. As the Zika virus continues to spread farther north here in the U.S., fear and concern weigh heavily on health administrators. While Congressional support for the Zika bill is at a standstill, the lack of a vaccine remains a real worry for both the HHS and CDC. On Sept. 8, 2016, the HHS pledged $350,000 toward the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) efforts to assist children affected by the Zika virus. The funding will go toward technical and educational support across the U.S. but particularly...

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