Earlier this month, the federal government ended its COVID-19 public health emergency after three years. Nationwide, Americans likely may not notice the changes in the way the government treats the pandemic, but health insurance will not cover COVID-19 vaccines and  treatment in the same way. Federal employees participating in the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program will see similar changes to their coverage because of the end of the public health emergency. Kevin Moss is a senior editor with Consumers’ Checkbook. Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees is available now. He’s also a GovExec contributor and his latest post is “<a href= "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/05/fed-health-care-end-covid-19-public-health-emergency/386456/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/05/fed-health-care-end-covid-19-public-health-emergency/386456/">Fed Health Care Changes and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.</a>” He joined the podcast to discuss the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program and the ways that it is changing because of the end of the public health emergency.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Earlier this month, the federal government ended its COVID-19 public health emergency after three years. Nationwide, Americans likely may not notice the changes in the way the government treats the pandemic, but health insurance will not cover COVID-19 vaccines and  treatment in the same way. Federal employees participating in the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program will see similar changes to their coverage because of the end of the public health emergency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Kevin Moss is a senior editor with Consumers’ Checkbook. Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees is available now. He’s also a GovExec contributor and his latest post is “&lt;a href= "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/05/fed-health-care-end-covid-19-public-health-emergency/386456/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/05/fed-health-care-end-covid-19-public-health-emergency/386456/"&gt;Fed Health Care Changes and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.&lt;/a&gt;” He joined the podcast to discuss the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program and the ways that it is changing because of the end of the public health emergency.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Earlier this month, the federal government ended its COVID-19 public health emergency after three years. Nationwide, Americans likely may not notice the changes in the way the government treats the pandemic, but health insurance will not cover...

The End of the Public Health Emergency Means Health Care Changes for Feds

Hiring is a difficult task for any organization, but federal agencies have stresses that others do not. With waves of retirement happening at agencies like the IRS, Veterans Affairs Department and others, open positions go unfilled for extended periods of time. But, our guest today writes that retirees are a good source of talent for the federal government, if only it were not so hard to hire them back. Ronald Sanders was a federal civil servant for almost 40 years, serving in senior positions with the Defense Department, the IRS and the Office of Personnel Management.  He is also of “<a href= "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/05/federal-retirees-could-be-great-talent-source-if-only-it-were-easier-bring-them-back/386150/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/05/federal-retirees-could-be-great-talent-source-if-only-it-were-easier-bring-them-back/386150/">Federal Retirees Could Be a Great Talent Source, If Only It Were Easier to Bring Them Back.</a>” He joined the podcast to discuss his post and bring federal retirees to agencies. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hiring is a difficult task for any organization, but federal agencies have stresses that others do not. With waves of retirement happening at agencies like the IRS, Veterans Affairs Department and others, open positions go unfilled for extended periods of time. But, our guest today writes that retirees are a good source of talent for the federal government, if only it were not so hard to hire them back.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ronald Sanders was a federal civil servant for almost 40 years, serving in senior positions with the Defense Department, the IRS and the Office of Personnel Management.  He is also of “&lt;a href= "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/05/federal-retirees-could-be-great-talent-source-if-only-it-were-easier-bring-them-back/386150/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/05/federal-retirees-could-be-great-talent-source-if-only-it-were-easier-bring-them-back/386150/"&gt;Federal Retirees Could Be a Great Talent Source, If Only It Were Easier to Bring Them Back.&lt;/a&gt;” He joined the podcast to discuss his post and bring federal retirees to agencies.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class= "product-hero-desc product-hero-desc--spacer-bottom-large"&gt; &lt;section class= "section section--no-padding-bottom product-hero-desc__section"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;***&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;Follow GovExec on LinkedIn:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/section&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hiring is a difficult task for any organization, but federal agencies have stresses that others do not. With waves of retirement happening at agencies like the IRS, Veterans Affairs Department and others, open positions go unfilled for extended...

Rehiring Federal Retirees 'Makes Sense,' If Agencies Can Get the Go-Ahead

The financial industry is behind other industries in adopting DEI principles. With DEI becoming more of a priority, financial organizations are grappling with both history and the present within the DEI framework.  Jim Casselberry is CEO and Co-Founder at <a href= "https://scalewithknown.com/">Known, LLC</a> and has more than thirty years of experience in the financial advising and investment management industries. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, he joined the podcast to talk about diversity in the financial industry.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The financial industry is behind other industries in adopting DEI principles. With DEI becoming more of a priority, financial organizations are grappling with both history and the present within the DEI framework. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jim Casselberry is CEO and Co-Founder at &lt;a href= "https://scalewithknown.com/"&gt;Known, LLC&lt;/a&gt; and has more than thirty years of experience in the financial advising and investment management industries. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, he joined the podcast to talk about diversity in the financial industry.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The financial industry is behind other industries in adopting DEI principles. With DEI becoming more of a priority, financial organizations are grappling with both history and the present within the DEI framework.  Jim Casselberry is CEO and...

The Racial Gap in the Financial Industry

The debt ceiling hangs over federal employees as an unprecedented default could come as soon <a href= "https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/05/potential-furloughs-biden-and-mccarthy-productive-debt-talks/386446/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/05/potential-furloughs-biden-and-mccarthy-productive-debt-talks/386446/"> as the first week in June</a>. Negotiations remain ongoing as President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Japan this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the two sides are still far apart. Still, both sides remain optimistic that a deal will be struck before a default. GovExec reporter Eric Katz joined the podcast to talk about the debt ceiling negotiations and how they continue to affect federal employees. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

<description>&lt;p&gt;The debt ceiling hangs over federal employees as an unprecedented default could come as soon &lt;a href= "https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/05/potential-furloughs-biden-and-mccarthy-productive-debt-talks/386446/" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/05/potential-furloughs-biden-and-mccarthy-productive-debt-talks/386446/"&gt; as the first week in June&lt;/a&gt;. Negotiations remain ongoing as President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Japan this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the two sides are still far apart. Still, both sides remain optimistic that a deal will be struck before a default.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;GovExec reporter Eric Katz joined the podcast to talk about the debt ceiling negotiations and how they continue to affect federal employees.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class= "product-hero-desc product-hero-desc--spacer-bottom-large"&gt; &lt;section class= "section section--no-padding-bottom product-hero-desc__section"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;***&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;Follow GovExec on LinkedIn:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/section&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

The debt ceiling hangs over federal employees as an unprecedented default could come as soon . Negotiations remain ongoing as President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Japan this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the two sides are still...

Deadlines, Default and the Debt Ceiling Negotiations

In the last few weeks, both the World Health Organization and the U.S. federal government have lifted declarations of COVID-19’s crisis status. As the U.S. public health infrastructure moves away from that period, preparing for the next public health crisis will be paramount. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 response can provide better response to the next pandemic or emergency situation. Dr. Richard Stone is an Army Major General who served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Army and as the Executive in Charge at the Veterans Health Administration during the COVID-19 crisis. He is the author of the recently released <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Save-Every-Life-You-Can/dp/1662853424" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.amazon.com/Save-Every-Life-You-Can/dp/1662853424">Save Every Life You Can: A Reflection on Leadership and Saving Lives During the COVID-19 Pandemic</a>. He joined the podcast to talk about public health systems, leadership and his experience during the pandemic. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

<description>&lt;p&gt;In the last few weeks, both the World Health Organization and the U.S. federal government have lifted declarations of COVID-19’s crisis status. As the U.S. public health infrastructure moves away from that period, preparing for the next public health crisis will be paramount. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 response can provide better response to the next pandemic or emergency situation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Richard Stone is an Army Major General who served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Army and as the Executive in Charge at the Veterans Health Administration during the COVID-19 crisis. He is the author of the recently released &lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Save-Every-Life-You-Can/dp/1662853424" data-cke-saved-href= "https://www.amazon.com/Save-Every-Life-You-Can/dp/1662853424"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Save Every Life You Can: A Reflection on Leadership and Saving Lives During the COVID-19 Pandemic&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt; He joined the podcast to talk about public health systems, leadership and his experience during the pandemic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;***&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt;Follow GovExec on LinkedIn:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi=""&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the last few weeks, both the World Health Organization and the U.S. federal government have lifted declarations of COVID-19’s crisis status. As the U.S. public health infrastructure moves away from that period, preparing for the next public...

What Public Health Lessons Need to Be Learned from the COVID Crisis?

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