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Published on July 2, 2024 - 17:25 GMT

HHS Authorizes Five States to Provide Historic Health Care Coverage for People Transitioning out of Incarceration

Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont to provide better continuity of Medicaid and CHIP coverage for incarcerated people, whose health care needs — from substance-use disorder treatment to chronic physical health conditions — have historically gone …

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Published on July 2, 2024 - 11:34 GMT

HHS provides $176 million to develop pandemic influenza mRNA-based vaccine

Award bolsters pandemic preparedness by leveraging flexible platform The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 18:34 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Security Rule Failures for $950,000

Settlement with Heritage Valley Health System marks OCR’s third ransomware settlement as the agency sees 264% increase in large ransomware breaches since 2018 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million to Help Primary Care Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Care Providers ...

Funding focuses on training primary care providers to meet patients’ geriatric needs, including caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, supporting family members and other caregivers Today, the U.S. Department of Health and …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

HHS Announces Winners of Inaugural Children and Youth Resilience Challenge

In support of President Biden’s Unity Strategy and Mental Health Agenda and HHS’ Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration, this federal prize competition promotes innovative community-based initiatives to improve resilience and advance children and youth …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 16:10 GMT

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Moyle v. United States

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States: The Court’s order today means women in Idaho should once again have access …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 12:59 GMT

HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Medicare Rebate Program Established by the Biden-Harris ...

Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, some people with Medicare will pay less for some Part B drugs if the drug’s price increased faster than the rate of inflation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

Statement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Over the last several years, our nation's young people have faced unprecedented challenges, including the scourge of gun violence, social isolation, and other repercussions from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. These challenges have had devasting effects …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 16:47 GMT

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Public Health Crisis of Firearm Violence in the United States

Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. Firearm violence is pervasive, with more than half ( …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 16:12 GMT

HHS Publishes First Round of Inflation Reduction Act Case Studies on Health Sector Climate Investments

The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity highlights safety net health care providers using Inflation Reduction Act funds and tax credits to decarbonize their communities and protect patients The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity ( …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 19:46 GMT

Statement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Second Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Today marks the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a ruling that profoundly impacted reproductive health care in our nation and took away a constitutional right from the American …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 12:01 GMT

HHS Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a final rule that establishes disincentives for health care providers that have committed information blocking. This final rule exercises the Secretary’s authority under the 21st Century …

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Published on June 21, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights Secures Commitment with Puerto Rican Child Welfare Agency to Implement Actions to Ensure Effective ...

Commitment ensures effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing individuals when they receive or participate in critical social and human services and programs Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

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Published on June 18, 2024 - 15:27 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights Ensures Individuals with Disabilities Are Able to Live in Their Homes and Communities

OCR’s action ensures that persons with disabilities receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an agreement with the State …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Secretary Becerra to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Protect and Expand Access to Reproductive Health Care in ...

Launch of national reproductive health tour

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 15:35 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Another $31.4 Million in Funding Opportunities for Priority Behavioral Health Needs  

To advance President Biden’s Unity Agenda for the nation, HHS will award funding to support behavioral health for racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations, substance use treatment and recovery, and integration of primary and …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

BARDA awards up to $500 million in Project NextGen funding for vaccine clinical trials

Project awards made under new Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle will evaluate novel COVID-19 vaccine candidates The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic ...

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine: Mifepristone has been …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 14:22 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $11 Million to Expand Medical Residencies in Rural Communities

Awardees include first obstetrics and gynecology Rural Track residency program in the country Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded more than $11 million to …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 15:53 GMT

Seventeen Federal Agencies Recognize Decade of Federal Progress Addressing Elder Abuse

Elder Justice Coordinating Council Meeting Highlighted Federal Efforts to Prevent and Respond to Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Targeting Older Adults At a meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council on Wednesday, June 12, 17 federal agencies …

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