Introduction
The federal government shutdown has once again highlighted critical challenges in healthcare access for veterans, particularly those living in underserved areas. Read More ›
As we step into November, a month rich with significance, I am honored to introduce myself as the new Editorial Director of ImPACT Read More ›
October is a month of reflection and recognition across the federal health landscape. As we observe American Pharmacists Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month and look ahead to Veterans Day in November, this issue of ImPACT highlights reports that honor the resilience of our nation’s veterans and the professionals who serve them—through science, care, and innovation. Read More ›
On August 11, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, GA, in response to a gunfire attack a few days earlier at the CDC campus. The attack claimed the lives of DeKalb County, GA, Police Officer David Rose, as well as the alleged gunman, and left windows shattered and numerous buildings bullet-ridden. Read More ›
Whether it be a recent move by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to meet with industry leaders to change prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Health Insurance Marketplace and commercial plans, or a massive overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), President Trump’s new administration’s presence has definitely made itself known in recent months. Read More ›
The historic utilization of gene editing CRISPR technology to treat a baby boy with a rare, incurable condition known as carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency represents a turning point in medicine, opening the possibility of personalized treatments in all parts of the body. Read More ›
As May is widely recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the team here at ImPACT would like to take this time to remind our readers about the very important intersection between military service and melanoma. Read More ›
At the end of March, officials with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a restructuring that they claimed in a prepared statement will “serve multiple goals without impacting critical services.” Read More ›
What a way to begin March! At a time when federal healthcare is changing significantly, in large part due to President Donald Trump’s second nonconsecutive term election, AMSUS was perfectly timed. Read More ›
With the new year, our nation has seen much change, starting notably, with the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Shortly after the President took his Oath of Office, officials with Veterans Affairs (VA) noted his newest appointments, which we’ve reported on in the pages of this publication. Many of these appointees are familiar, as they worked in similar roles during Trump’s first go-round as Commander in Chief. Read More ›