Our hosts cover the latest on new CDC leadership, why millions are getting disenrolled from Medicaid, and the latest quick poll results from GHLF’s Patient Support Program. For the main topic of the episode, our Health Advocates dive into the recent FDA committee meeting on recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine.

“The FDA uses advisory committees generally to: 1. get advice from experts who work outside the agency; 2. work towards transparent and open government; and, 3. to encourage patients, health care providers, and other interested people to share their views during open public hearings or by submitting comments to their docket,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:39: Steven shares news about Dr. Mandy Cohen's appointment as the next CDC Director

01:14: Steven details some of the responsibilities of the new CDC Director, including tracking the coronavirus and overseeing public health crises

01:29: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, raises the issue of public trust in the CDC and discusses the potential impact of a leadership change

02:00: Steven brings up the issue of millions of people being disenrolled from Medicaid following post-public health emergency procedures

02:31: Results from a recent GHLF COVID-19 Patient Support Program quick poll reveal surprising results on COVID-19 experiences and protective measures among GHLF’s patient community

03:48: Zoe introduces the main topic of the episode: the recent FDA meeting about vaccines, particularly the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)

04:53: Steven provides an overview of the committee's discussions on the need to update COVID-19 vaccines due to the virus's rapid mutation rate

07:41: Steven shares more updates, including the timeline for next-gen vaccines and the hope for COVID-19 to settle into a predictable seasonal pattern

08:55: Zoe emphasizes the rigorous testing and post-market surveillance of vaccines, refuting claims that they're untested on humans

09:25: Steven notes the improved global alignment on vaccine strategies, with the U.S., E.U., and WHO agreeing on targeting the Omicron XBB variant

10:19: Steven concludes the episode by sharing predictions about the accessibility of the updated vaccines, highlighting the importance of continuing communication on vaccine developments

11:44: What our hosts learned from this episode

Contact Our Hosts

Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Our hosts cover the latest on new CDC leadership, why millions are getting disenrolled from Medicaid, and the latest quick poll results from GHLF’s Patient Support Program. For the main topic of the episode, our Health Advocates dive into the recent FDA committee meeting on recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine.
“The FDA uses advisory committees generally to: 1. get advice from experts who work outside the agency; 2. work towards transparent and open government; and, 3. to encourage patients, health care providers, and other interested people to share their views during open public hearings or by submitting comments to their docket,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF.
Among the highlights in this episode:
00:39: Steven shares news about Dr. Mandy Cohen's appointment as the next CDC Director
01:14: Steven details some of the responsibilities of the new CDC Director, including tracking the coronavirus and overseeing public health crises
01:29: Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, raises the issue of public trust in the CDC and discusses the potential impact of a leadership change
02:00: Steven brings up the issue of millions of people being disenrolled from Medicaid following post-public health emergency procedures
02:31: Results from a recent GHLF COVID-19 Patient Support Program quick poll reveal surprising results on COVID-19 experiences and protective measures among GHLF’s patient community
03:48: Zoe introduces the main topic of the episode: the recent FDA meeting about vaccines, particularly the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)
04:53: Steven provides an overview of the committee's discussions on the need to update COVID-19 vaccines due to the virus's rapid mutation rate
07:41: Steven shares more updates, including the timeline for next-gen vaccines and the hope for COVID-19 to settle into a predictable seasonal pattern
08:55: Zoe emphasizes the rigorous testing and post-market surveillance of vaccines, refuting claims that they're untested on humans
09:25: Steven notes the improved global alignment on vaccine strategies, with the U.S., E.U., and WHO agreeing on targeting the Omicron XBB variant
10:19: Steven concludes the episode by sharing predictions about the accessibility of the updated vaccines, highlighting the importance of continuing communication on vaccine developments
11:44: What our hosts learned from this episode
Contact Our Hosts
Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: <a href="mailto:snewmark@ghlf.org">snewmark@ghlf.org</a>
Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: <a href="mailto:zrothblatt@ghlf.org">zrothblatt@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org">thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org</a>
Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

The Health Advocates

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF.

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