The Overdose Data To Action program, critical for fentanyl overdose prevention, is underfunded by $140 million and will now receive federal money in increments rather than a full annual payment. Concerns about delays surfaced from anonymous CDC staffers indicating that funding uncertainty could lead to layoffs and shutdowns in public health programs. Despite assurances from White House officials about continued funding alignment with administration priorities, sources within the CDC express worry over the operational viability of programs reliant on this uncertain funding situation.
The federal money for the Overdose Data To Action program will be distributed in increments, raising concerns about the future of addiction services amid funding uncertainty.
Four CDC staffers expressed that delays in grant funds could lead to layoffs and shutdowns, creating a chain reaction in the public health response.
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