Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes

The U.S. Census Bureau updated the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) statistics with the release of earnings tabulations for four more higher education systems: the City University of New York (CUNY), the State University of New York (SUNY), Pennsylvania State University, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The addition of these new systems increases the number to 243.

A visualization tool can be obtained at https://lehd.ces.census.gov/data/pseo_explorer.html?type=earnings&compare=postgrad&specificity=2&state=08&institution=00137000&degreelevel=05&gradcohort=0000-3&filter=50&program=52,45.

Department Of Homeland Security Requested To Withdraw Flawed Duration Of Status Proposed Rule

The American Council on Education in conjunction with more than 80 other organizations submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule, which creates a fixed duration of admission of either two years or four years for international students, scholars, and researchers on F or J visas.  Presently, international students and scholars are allowed to remain as long as they are enrolled full time in a program of study.

The comments can be obtained at https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Comments-DHS-Duration-of-Status-102620.pdf.

 

Newly Structured Interprofessional Task Force Host Inaugural Event “National Models of Interprofessional Education and Practice”

The inaugural event of the Interprofessional Task Force (IPTF) will be their “National Models of Interprofessional Education and Practice” live virtual event and discussion panel in partnership with the University of Cincinnati on October 28, 2020, from 1:00-3:30pm ET. The event will showcase the 2018-2020 recipients of the “Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care” followed by a panel discussion. Attendees will be able to learn from our panelists and from each other on how to create and promote IPE and IPCP at their own institutions or healthcare organizations. Registration for the event and the full ASAHP Live Virtual Series is available here.

Enhancement Of Apprenticeship Pathways to Employment

The American Council on Education announced it will add apprenticeships to its already significant learning evaluations portfolio and will work to improve postsecondary and workforce connections for these programs. Higher education partners will receive support to articulate apprenticeship credits into degree programs.

More information can be obtained at https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/New-ACE-Project-to-Enhance-Apprenticeship-Pathways-to-Employment.aspx.

U.S. Men Outpace Women In COVID-19 Mortality

Based on a Sex-Disaggregated Data Tracker, for every 10 deaths among confirmed COVID-19 cases in women, there are 13 in men even though females comprise a majority (51.7%) of confirmed cases in the U.S.

More data can be obtained at https://globalhealth5050.org/the-sex-gender-and-covid-19-project/the-data-tracker/?explore=country&country=USA#search.

Complimentary Registration Now Open for the 2020 ASAHP Connect & Engage Virtual Meeting

Complimentary registration is now open for the 2020 ASAHP Connect & Engage Virtual Meeting on Thursday, October 22, from 1:00 – 3:30pm. Please register here to join your peers for a fast paced discussion on the latest happenings at ASAHP, a preview of the upcoming November elections, committee meetings, and exclusive networking sessions with your colleagues. The 2020 ASAHP Connect & Engage Virtual Meeting is made possible by the generous support of our gold sponsors (the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions, the University of Kansas School of Health Professions, and the UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions) as well as our silver sponsors (the Rush University College of Health Sciences and the Salus University Office of Graduate Programs in Biomedicine).

The event website may be accessed here

 

Medicare Data Hub Is Available

The Commonwealth Fund has developed the Medicare Data Hub, a resource for policymakers, researchers, health providers, advocates, and journalists to track the issues that affect health care for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Hub can be obtained at https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/2020/oct/medicare-data-hub?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Medicare.

Medicaid Enrollment And Spending Growth

A new brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation analyzes Medicaid enrollment and spending trends for FY 2020 and FY 2021 based on data provided by state Medicaid directors as part of the 20th annual survey of Medicaid directors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Medicaid enrollment for fiscal year 2021 is expected to jump 8.2%, with state spending to accelerate by 8.4%.

The brief can be obtained at https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-enrollment-spending-growth-fy-2020-2021/.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its webpage on COVID-19 vaccine to inform health care providers about U.S. vaccination plans, how the CDC makes vaccination recommendations, and how future vaccines will be monitored for safety.

The webpage can be obtained at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html.

Willingness To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19 Declines

A recent Gallup poll indicates that a willingness to be vaccinated against the coronavirus has dropped 11 percentage points, falling to 50% in late September. This sharp decline comes after the percentage dwindled from 66% in July to 61% in August.

Additional information can be obtained at https://news.gallup.com/poll/321839/readiness-covid-vaccine-falls-past-month.aspx.

HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Notice of Funding Opportunity

HRSA has posted a notice of funding opportunity for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals. The purpose of the program is to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals while also improving distribution of a quality behavioral health workforce and thereby increasing access to behavioral health services. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth at risk for behavioral health disorders. The estimated total program funding is $44,200,000 with 92 expected awards. The application deadline is January 21, 2021.

More details may be accessed here.

Institutional Models of IPE Report Released

Dr. Teri Stumbo, Chair of the ASAHP Education Committee, Dr. Anthony Breitbach, Chair of the ASAHP IPE Task Force, and Dr. Scott Bennie of Kettering College recently co-authored Organizational Models of Interprofessional Practice and Education in the United States: Results from a National Survey about the models institutions are using to embrace IPE. The report was in collaboration with the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC) and the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (NCIPE).

Learn more here.

COVID-19s Impact On Older Workers

A report from the Commonwealth Fund explores the impact the loss of income and employer health benefits is having on older adults, and how the movement of hundreds of thousands of Americans into Medicare will affect federal spending on the program.

The report can be obtained at https://www.commonwealthfund.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Jacobson_COVID_impact_older_workers_ib_v3.pdf.

CDC Updated Guidance On Spread Of COVID-19 Virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on the spread of COVID-19, while acknowledging that we still are learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. 

Updated information about the spread of COVID-19 can be obtained at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html.

Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Safety, and Utilization: Building Vaccination Confidence in Communities of Color

The Trust for America’s Health is hosting a webinar titled, “Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Safety, and Utilization: Building Vaccination Confidence in Communities of Color”. Presenters include the President of Howard University, Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA, FACS, the EVP of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Julie Morita, MD, and Michelle Cantu, MPH, of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. The webinar will be held at 1:00pm Eastern on October 21, 2020.

Registration and more details may be accessed here.

House Democrats Pass COVID Relief Bill

On Thursday, House Democrats passed a revised version of their COVID-19 relief legislation, an updated version of The Heroes Act. The $2.2 trillion package was approved by a vote of 214-207, with no Republicans voting in favor. The bill will not become law, but serves as the latest marker of Democratic priorities and messaging as the two parties continue to negotiate over key areas of disagreement.

The legislative text may be accessed here. A one-page overview may be accessed here. A section-by-section summary may be accessed here.

OMB Memorandum on Racial Sensitivity Training

On Monday, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum regarding the prohibition of racial sensitivity training. This is the second memo from OMB on the issue, after a September 4 memo and September 22 Executive Order. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee issued a letter to the OMB Director in which they voiced opposition to the actions and seek information.

Our September 24 newswire post on the Executive Order may be accessed here. The September 28 Memorandum may be accessed here. A Democratic letter to Director Vought may be accessed here. A Washington Post article may be accessed here.