Protect Infection Control Funding in FY 2024
Protect Infection Control Funding in FY 2024
Jill Holdsworth ( center ) is pictured with Sunny Chen , a staff member from Rep . Lucy McBath ’ s office ( left ) and Liz Garman , vice president of communications , marketing , and practice resources for APIC ( right ).
to speak to scenarios where I have tried to reach “ the IP ” at these facilities to communicate results , or receive results , and I couldn ’ t find anyone ( or I got someone different each time I asked ). The continuum of care is a very real struggle we will continue to deal with until we can ensure appropriate staffing in all facilities where infection prevention resources are needed .
APIC reports that the House Labor , Health and Human Services , Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2024 annual funding bill but notes , “ Unfortunately , this measure proposes drastic cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . While further details of these cuts are forthcoming , they will likely impact programs to protect against antibiotic resistant bacteria and healthcare-associated infections ( HAIs ). APIC members are encouraged to contact their members of Congress and tell them to reject this proposal and to work on a bipartisan solution that supports critical healthcare infrastructure and research .”
Courtesy of APIC , here are highlights of programs that would be impacted by passage of this measure :
• Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS )
• Cuts $ 103.7 billion in funding – a 14 % reduction compared to FY 2023 levels
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )
• Cuts $ 1.6 billion in funding – an 18 % reduction compared to FY 2023
• Cuts $ 42M for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases programs
• Eliminates funding for the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics
• Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA )
• Cuts more than $ 700 million for HRSA compared to FY 2023
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ( AHRQ )
• Eliminates funding for AHRQ , a cut of $ 374 million compared to FY 2023
As APIC emphasizes , “ Please tell your members of Congress to reject this proposed budget and to work on a bipartisan solution that supports critical healthcare infrastructure and research .”
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