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198th EditionSeptember 15, 2026

Federal Affairs

Throughout August, Emory’s Serious Communicable Disease Unit and Emory's OGCA team welcomed congressional and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials to campus to showcase Emory and the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center’s (NETEC) work to advance special pathogen preparedness and patient care.

Aug. 18, 2026: Sean Kaufman, the nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Aug. 27, 2026: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Congressional Group

Aug. 31, 2026: Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

State Affairs

Legislative Tour of the Capacity Command Center 

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the OGCA team welcomed Reps. Dr. Imani Barnes, Viola Davis, and Scott Holcomb for a tour of Emory Healthcare's Capacity Command Center at Emory's Northlake location. Legislators had the opportunity to see firsthand how the health system uses real-time data, technology, and centralized care coordination to manage patient flow, optimize capacity, and support operations across Emory Healthcare's hospitals.

In addition to learning about the Command Center's role in improving access to care and patient outcomes, attendees heard more about Emory Healthcare's plans to expand its presence at Northlake. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss how these investments will strengthen healthcare delivery, support future growth, and expand access to high-quality care for patients and communities across Georgia.

Transplant Update with Dr. Lee

On Thursday, Aug. 27, Dr. Joon Lee met with Senator John Albers to provide an update on Emory’s transplant program, now the largest in the nation. Senator Albers, who donated a kidney to his son at Emory University Hospital, has remained a staunch advocate for Emory’s transplant work. Their discussion focused on the continued lack of Georgia Medicaid coverage for adult heart and lung transplants and their shared commitment to expanding access to these lifesaving procedures.

Learn more about the OGCA team: who we work with, why it’s important to coordinate with us, and when to engage us.

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