Covering the Government Shutdown’s Impact on Health Agencies and Policy
"During the current funding lapse, discretionary federal operations have come to a near-standstill. While some mandatory programs carry on, lots of key activities at agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC are scaled back, furloughed or permitted only “essential” functions. For reporters, this means less access, fewer updates, and more unanswered emails. Research applications are on hold. Outbreak tracking is delayed. Public health messaging has been muted or postponed. And the communication vacuum has made it increasingly challenging to access reliable, real-time information at a moment when clarity on health issues is critical." This article offers health-related story angles and a list of resources.
Association of Health Care Journalists