In This Issue:

- Ebola Response Taking a Multifaceted Approach

- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives

- Other Congressional Initiatives

- Other Congressional Initiatives

- Upcoming Congressional Hearings and Markups

- Excerpt from Ebola Response Taking a Multifaceted Approach:

In the past week, federal regulators announced a number of additional measures to combat the spread of Ebola in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tightened its guidance for healthcare workers caring for patients with Ebola. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced additional travel restrictions in light of the Ebola crisis, including additional screening at ports of entry for those travelling from affected West African countries. In addition, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases began conducting an early phase trial to evaluate another potential Ebola vaccine, called VSV-ZEBOV.

In addition to this push, Dr. Karen DeSalvo, until recently National Coordinator for Health IT, announced she would leave the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) at the request of Secretary Burwell to assist on the Administration’s efforts responding to Ebola. DeSalvo’s biography has already been added to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website, listing her as the Acting Assistant Secretary of Health.