Will not stand the rising tide of this Public Health crisis if only two out of ten patients get the treatment they need. It wouldnt work for diabetes, it would not work for hiv and it will not work for addiction. Like many other issues we face closing the gap will be complex effort required and multifaceted approach. The federal government needs to work with prevention as, healthcare providers, payers, treatment systems, Public Health officials, states, tramps, and many others to tackle the challenges ahead. As you heard it addressing these issues are key to this administration. We we are proud to support the strategy. The goal of the hhs initiative is to reduce opiate dependence and has three main aims. Changing prescribing behavior, increasing access, today i will focus on the role in each of these areas. With respect to prescribing behavior it is an obvious tactic to prevent misuse by reducing the number of pills and peoples medicine cabinet. To do that as we noted that physicians a
And graphics and presentations. Perhaps you feel as i do, every time we have not won a Pulitzer Prize is a great injustice. Apparently you do. But we know the truth and the truth no matter how much or organizations and journalist cawe covet this and should be heartened by the experts we see in the finalist. Amid this year of celebrations, it is worth reflecting that the pulitzers represents standards. High standards in an era where we have seen standards erode or under frontal assault. When we see distortion and disception and lazy reporting, the pulitzers remind us week take a different route. In pointing us in that direction, the value of the pulitzer is greater than it has ever been. Today we have two sessions that will allow us to do what the pulitzers sask us to do; dig deep. The second is an interview by eugene robison. Winner for columns during a historic election. The first panel will address the oba administration. Joel becker will joe becker will be the questioning person. He
At this point, we will leave this program. Watch the rest on cspan dot org. Drug policy experts are getting ready to give an update on the rise of fentanyl Overdose Deaths, especially among minorities. They are testifying before members of the Senate Health committee. You are watching live coverage, here on cspan three. Good morning, so that health education, labor, and health will please come to order. Today we are having a hearing on the fentanyl crisis that is decimating our communities. I will have an Opening Statement followed by senator cassidy, and then we will introduce our witnesses. After they gave their testimony, senators will each have five minutes for a round of questions. Again, while we are unable to have this hearing fully open to the public, live video is available on the Senate Health committee. If you need of accommodations please reach out to the committee at the office of congressional accessibility services. Last week in Washington State, county declared fentanyl
Joining us is an Infectious Disease specialist. Thank you for being here. My pleasure. Thanks. Kristen im going to take half a minute to embarrass you. Youve been named winner of the carl sagan prize for science popularization. Heres the website with the announcement. This is for your research on a variety of Infectious Diseases and for helping us better understand and combat covid. Congratulations. This is huge. Im a little bit red now, but thanks for bringing this up. Its been really meaningful for me to work with you and a lot of professionals during the pandemic. I think its so important for all of us to communicate with each other. Kristen its well deserved. Congrats. We do appreciate you. We want to start the less embarrassing part, with monkeypox. Zuckerberg sf general is expanding their vaccine clinic hours. Does that mean supply is improving . I think what it means is that weve gotten or are getting to the people who are really intent and enthusiastic about getting it. Im real
Charter communications supports cspan as a Public Service along with these other Television Providers giving ua frontrow giving you a frontrow seat to democracy. Next, executive Branch Officials testify about the continuing rise of Overdose Deaths linked to fentanyl. Questions on combating the illicit drug trade, raising youth awareness about opioids and the disproportionate impact on underserved populations. This synod House Committee hearing is two hours. Senate House Committee hearing two hours. Good morning, so that health education, labor, and health will please come to order. Today we are having a hearing on the fentanyl crisis that is decimating our communities. I will have an Opening Statement followed by senator cassidy, and then we will introduce our witnesses. After they gave their testimony, senators will each have five minutes for a round of questions. Again, while we are unable to have this hearing fully open to the public, live video is available on the Senate Health com