How a shutdown could take a toll on public health▼

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Published 73d ago

<p>The clock is ticking to the October 1 deadline to avert a government shutdown and many are worried about the effects it could have on the U.S. economy as well as the functionality of critical infrastructure. Some of the institutions that could suffer include organizations such FDA and EPA.</p> <p>Former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, Founding Director at Boston University Center for Emerging Infectious Disease joins Yahoo Finance to break down the effects a government shutdown could have on the economy, on healthcare, and what Americans should expect if it happens.</p> <p>Dr. Bhadelia talks about her work in pandemic preparedness and how the &quot;Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act&quot;<em> </em>(PAHPA) needs to be reauthorized by September 30th and will most likely miss that date due to Congress&#39; inaction. She brings up her concern by saying &quot;the things that would be affected if parts of it are allowed to expire our hospital preparedness. Here we are at the end of a really long public emergency. The question is, have we not learned a lesson to continue to try to invest in these things and ensure there is continuity so that we are prepared&quot; in the future.</p> Source