HHS Press Releases

• Published on February 1, 2024 - 13:09 GMT

  

  2023 List of Accomplishments: Biden-Harris Administration Marks Two Years of Advancements in HHS’ Overdose Prevention Strategy ...

  Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked two years of its Overdose Prevention Strategy (Strategy) by announcing bold new actions to combat overdoses. These actions include finalizing a rule that will dramatically expand access …

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• Published on February 1, 2024 - 13:09 GMT

  

  Biden-Harris Administration Marks Two Years of Advancements in HHS’ Overdose Prevention Strategy with New Actions to Treat ...

  Continuing to build on unprecedented action to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, the Biden-Harris Administration finalizes historic updates to decades-old federal regulations for opioid treatment programs. HHS also announces certain grant …

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• Published on February 1, 2024 - 12:15 GMT

  

  Biden-Harris Administration to Make First Offer for Drug Price Negotiation Program, Launches New Resource Hub to Help People ...

  HHS also releases new research showing that the United States pays three times more for prescription drugs than other developed nations, and nearly ten times more for insulin than other developed nations Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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• Published on January 31, 2024 - 21:54 GMT

  

  Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Medicare; Protecting and Serving America’s Seniors

  The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare. While Congressional Republicans support measures to put Medicare on the chopping block and roll back reductions in drug prices offered through the Inflation Reduction …

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• Published on January 31, 2024 - 21:54 GMT

  

  CMS Releases Proposed Payment Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs

  Proposed policies would continue to ensure the strength and stability of Medicare Advantage and Part D programs Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA …

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• Published on January 30, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

  

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces Action to Increase Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatments

  The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that sickle cell disease (SCD) will be the first focus of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, which was initially announced in February 2023. The model is designed to improve health outcomes, …

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• Published on January 30, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

  

  HHS Announces Department Actions to Slow Surging Syphilis Epidemic

  U.S. syphilis cases reach highest levels since the 1950s, creating a critical public health need. In response to the surging number of syphilis and congenital syphilis cases nationwide, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking …

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• Published on January 29, 2024 - 14:36 GMT

  

  Readout of HHS Officials’ Meeting with Private Sector and Patient Advocacy Leaders to Improve National Access to Important Asthma ...

  On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including those from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met with representatives from leading patient advocacy organizations, provider …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

  

  Biden-Harris Administration Launches Effort to Increase Medicare Advantage Transparency

  CMS Announces Data RFI to Improve Data Sharing and Enhance Competition On December 7, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to promote competition in health care, including increasing transparency in the Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

  

  HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance to the Nation’s Hospital and Long-Term Care Facility Administrators Clarifying Their ...

  Action supports Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and its broader work to counter hate of all kinds Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is …

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• Published on January 24, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

  

  Historic 21.3 Million People Choose ACA Marketplace Coverage

  Marketplace enrollment climbs nearly 5 million higher than previous year The Biden-Harris Administration announced 21.3 million people selected an Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace plan during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period. Total plan …

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• Published on January 24, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

  

  CMS Announces $50 Million in Grants to Deliver Critical School-Based Health Services to Children

  Grants will help up to 20 states implement or expand school-based health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), …

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• Published on January 23, 2024 - 22:48 GMT

  

  ICYMI: During Three-Day Reproductive Health Series, Secretary Becerra Talks with Patients, Providers, and Policymakers about the ...

  Last week, ahead of the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra embarked on a three-day, three-state Reproductive Health Care Series where he spoke with patients, providers, policymakers, and others on …

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• Published on January 23, 2024 - 20:31 GMT

  

  Readout of HHS Meeting with Health Care Providers on COVID-19 Therapeutics Commercialization

  Leaders from both HHS and Pfizer highlighted the importance of continued affordable and equitable access to Paxlovid as it transitions to the commercial market On Monday, January 22, HHS and Pfizer leadership met virtually with health care provider groups, …

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• Published on January 22, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

  

  Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Canada’s Minister of Health

  On January 12th, U.S. Secretary of Health Xavier Becerra spoke with Canadian Health Minister Mark Holland regarding the recent announcement on commercial drug importation from Canada by U.S. states. During the call, they agreed to continue to discuss …

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• Published on January 22, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

  

  HHS Releases the Initial Implementation and Impact Report for the First-Ever Federal Water Assistance Program

  Report shows program served over one million households in its first year of implementation. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), released the initial Low-Income …

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• Published on January 22, 2024 - 14:20 GMT

  

  HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces New Actions to Increase Contraceptive Care Coverage on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

  HHS, alongside Departments of Labor and Treasury, issue new guidance to help group health plans and issuers comply with the requirements to cover contraception without cost-sharing Secretary Becerra to group health plans and issuers: “People should have …

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• Published on January 22, 2024 - 12:35 GMT

  

  Statement from Secretary Becerra on the Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision

  Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. “No American who believes in freedom should accept that women today have fewer …

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• Published on January 19, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

  

  CMS Announces Model to Advance Integration in Behavioral Health

  New model seeks to improve quality of care, access, and outcomes for people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in Medicaid and Medicare Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

  

  HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration Fact Sheet of Accomplishments

  In his first State of the Union, President Biden laid out the Administration’s vision to transform behavioral health by strengthening system capacity, connecting more Americans to care, and supporting the wellbeing of Americans by creating healthy …

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