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Scientists and doctors are sounding the alarm about a Trump administration proposal to significantly limit the use of scientific and medical research in setting public health regulations. They warn that the new Environmental Protection Agency rule would weaken the scientific basis of government policymaking

EPA Proposal Would Limit Use of Science in Public Health Rules

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Critics say the proposal would impede new clean air and water rules
The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals

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Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
Nearly $2 billion in grants to help fight the U.S. opioid epidemic will be handed out to states and local governments

White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic

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SAMHSA will provide $932 million to every state, some U.S. territories for treatment, recovery programs
Planned Parenthood is withdrawing from the U.S. government's family planning program.

Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Federal Family Planning Program

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Centers across the U.S. will remain open and the group will attempt to replace loss of federal funding
Tighter rules on opioid painkiller prescriptions for U.S. government employees will be implemented in the fall

New Opioid Rx Rules Coming for U.S. Employees’ Health Plans

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New Federal Employee Health Benefits Program rules are meant to prevent overprescribing
The state health department epidemiology workforce increased 22 percent from 2013 to 2017

State Public Health Workforce Grew From 2013 to 2017

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Greater expertise in evaluation and applied research is needed to conduct essential services
The demise of the National Guideline Clearinghouse in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world

Experts Address Loss of the National Guideline Clearinghouse

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Demise of NGC in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world
The National Guideline Clearinghouse and National Quality Measures Clearinghouse websites were taken down on July 16 when funding for these federal databases ended

National Guideline Clearinghouse Offline Due to Funding Cuts

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An initiative of AHRQ, guideline.gov now offline due to lack of federal funding
New laws and regulations designed to limit the use of prescription narcotics may further constrain doctors' ability to treat patients

New Rules May Constrain Docs’ Ability to Treat Chronic Pain

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Limitations on the use of prescription narcotics could complicate patient treatment
Congress has been urged to take immediate action in addressing the public health crisis associated with persistent shortages of critical medications

ASHP + Partners Urge Congress Action on Drug Shortages

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Groups urge Congress to take immediate action, provide transparency and improve manufacturing