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Published on December 14, 2023 - 16:51 GMT

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Voluntary Commitments from Leading Healthcare Companies to Harness the Potential ...

Voluntary commitments – underscoring safety, security, and trust – mark a critical step toward ensuring responsible AI in healthcare Since taking office, President Biden has moved with urgency to seize the tremendous promise and manage the risks posed by …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

New HHS Actions and Research Highlight How President Biden’s Administration is Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

New report provides an in-depth review of the 10 drugs selected for the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As part of its effort to lower prescription drug prices for America’s seniors and …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

HHS Releases New Data Strategy to Enhance Data Capabilities and Accelerate Progress on Cancer Moonshot Goals

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its Data Strategy, which seeks to further realize the Department’s mission by advancing its management and use of data to improve human health outcomes. It envisions data that is …

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Published on December 13, 2023 - 14:10 GMT

HHS Finalizes Rule to Advance Health IT Interoperability and Algorithm Transparency

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 19:20 GMT

HHS Releases National Plan Update Marking Year of Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease, Related Dementias

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today released HHS's National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2023 Update. The National Plan is a roadmap of strategies and actions of how HHS and its partners can …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 15:48 GMT

HHS Provides Critical Tools to Help Improve Access for Millions who Receive Medicaid Home and Community-based Services

New guidance outlines how states can establish important tools to connect individuals needing care with those qualified to provide it. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), …

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Published on December 12, 2023 - 13:12 GMT

HHS Marks Major Milestone for Nationwide Health Data Exchange

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), announced today that nationwide health data exchange governed by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common …

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Published on December 11, 2023 - 23:06 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with LGBTQI+ Leaders to Discuss Health Equity

During the meeting, Secretary Becerra reiterated HHS’ commitment to continued partnership with LGBTQI+ leaders and organizations to build on the progress made in advancing health and human services equity for the community Today, U.S. Department of Health …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 14:11 GMT

First-of-its-Kind Study Examines Disparities in Healthcare Costs and Outcomes of Cigarette Smoking in the United States

Findings inform distributional cost-benefit analyses for tobacco control policies and related research In first-of-its-kind research to examine racial and ethnic disparities in the medical costs of smoking in the United States, the Department of Health and …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 10:33 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Calls on Housing Community to Help Expand Access to Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications ...

As part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda priority to beat the overdose epidemic, federal agencies are working with housing and support services providers to improve access to life-saving measures like naloxone, destigmatize substance use disorder, and …

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Published on December 7, 2023 - 20:31 GMT

U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs Renew Reimbursement Agreement

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Indian Health Service (IHS), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have renewed a Reimbursement Agreement that will help both agencies improve the health of American Indian and …

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Published on December 7, 2023 - 16:41 GMT

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles First Ever Phishing Cyber-Attack Investigation

Louisiana Medical Group settles after investigation reveals large cybersecurity breach affecting nearly 35,000 patients Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Lafourche …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 17:03 GMT

More Than 7 Million Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace Since Start of Open Enrollment Period

Enrollment increases continue as the deadline for January coverage fast approaches ACA Marketplace National Enrollment Snapshot Nearly 7.3 million people have selected an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plan since the 2024 …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 16:33 GMT

HHS Announces Next Steps in Ongoing Work to Enhance Cybersecurity for Health Care and Public Health Sectors

Concept paper highlights ongoing and planned steps to improve cyber resiliency and protect patient safety. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a concept paper that outlines the Department’s cybersecurity …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 00:01 GMT

HHS Statement on the Passing of Andrés Gallego

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joins the disability community in mourning the loss of Andrés Gallego, Chairman of the National Council on Disability (NCD), who passed away over the weekend. Andrés was one of our nation’s most …

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Published on December 4, 2023 - 16:56 GMT

U.S. Surgeon General Wraps Successful Nationwide College Tour, Launches 5-for-5 Connection Challenge to the American Public

(Washington, DC) – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is launching the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge, calling on Americans to take five actions over five days to build more connection in their lives. Dr. Murthy recently issued this …

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Published on December 3, 2023 - 04:36 GMT

HHS Shares Health Sector Climate Resilience and Emissions Reduction Announcements at COP28

Highlights include a new HHS Climate Change and Health Equity Strategy Supplement and planned work by federal health systems on clinical decarbonization (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegation to the …

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Published on December 2, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Meeting with the National Association of Community Health Centers CEO Dr. Kyu Rhee

During the meeting, the Secretary reiterated his commitment to continue support for community health centers across the nation On Friday, December 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra met with Dr. Kyu Rhee, CEO of …

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Published on December 2, 2023 - 03:07 GMT

Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Passing of Former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. ...

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on the passing of former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne: “Today we mourn the passing of Dr. …

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Published on December 1, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

President Biden Takes Action to Renew and Strengthen the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and ...

President Biden signs an Executive Order to reauthorize the Commission through September 2025 and hosts commissioners at the White House. WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, October 26, 2023, President Joe Biden welcomed members of the President’s Advisory …

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