Topic: Health Care

News Roundup: Rising Coronavirus Fears and Sinking Public Trust

March 6, 2020
The uncertainty and fear surrounding the coronavirus have laid bare the deadly consequences of President Donald Trump’s demand for obsequious loyalty and a refusal to take responsibility for mistakes.

No Records Response from FDA Regarding Asbestos Test for Baby Powder

March 6, 2020
No records response from the Food and Drug Administration regarding tests for asbestos in baby powder.

No Records Response from FDA Regarding Communications about Asbestos in Baby Powder

March 6, 2020
No Records Response from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding communications about asbestos in baby powder.

FOIA to FDA Seeking Communications from FDA official Timothy Stenzel to CDC Officials

March 5, 2020
FOIA to the Food and Drug Administration seeking email communications sent by Timothy Stenzel, FDA Director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, to CDC officials, during the period of his visit to a CDC facility working on tests for coronavirus.

The Trump Administration’s Response to Coronavirus

March 5, 2020
With fear about the novel coronavirus spreading as fast as the disease itself, the Trump administration’s mismanaged handling of the pandemic led to mistrust and anger and put hundreds of thousands of lives at risk. American Oversight is investigating the government’s response to the crisis, from its misleading public statements and lack of federal assistance to states, to testing delays and industry influence.

HHS Records Related to a White House Healthcare Meeting with Conservative Leaders

March 5, 2020
Records from the Department of Health and Human Services in response to American Oversight's request for records related to a July 12, 2019, meeting at the White House attended by Secretary Azar, Domestic Policy Counsel Director Joe Grogan, and conservative leaders.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Records Related to Open Enrollment Expenditures and Healthcare.gov Performance

March 5, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking records sufficient to show HHS's expenditures on the 2019 and 2020 open enrollment periods, as well as Healthcare.gov and call center availability during these periods.

FOIA to DOJ’s Civil Division Seeking All Records Reflecting Communications with Michael Cannon

March 4, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division seeking all records reflecting communications between attorneys involved in challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies for the Cato Institute.

FOIA to DOJ’s Office of the Solicitor General Seeking All Records Reflecting Communications with Michael Cannon

March 4, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the Solicitor General seeking all records reflecting communications between attorneys involved in challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies for the Cato Institute.

FOIA to HHS Seeking All Records Reflecting Communications Between the Office of the General Counsel and Michael Cannon

March 4, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeking all records reflecting communications between the Office of the General Counsel, and Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies for the Cato Institute.