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Published on May 9, 2024 - 19:01 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Reports Significant Progress Toward Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning

The President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is publishing the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, a comprehensive update on the government’s progress since 2018 toward reducing childhood lead exposures …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Acts to Improve Access to Kidney Transplants

Proposed model would break down silos of care in kidney transplant process, address disparities, improve access, and promote health equity Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Remarks at the Sickle Cell Disease Trailblazers Event

The Biden-Harris Administration continues to build on progress made tackling sickle cell disease (SCD), recently holding a virtual panel to discuss SCD treatment, policy milestones, and future goals. The panel, hosted in observance of National Minority …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 15:04 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities to advance President Biden’s Unity ...

Funding to be awarded will support youth mental health, the behavioral health care workforce, substance use treatment and recovery, integrated health care solutions, and training and technical assistance. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 14:53 GMT

Final Rule to Establish First-Ever Regulations for Adult Protective Services

Rule will improve quality and consistency of APS services across states Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), announced a final rule to establish the first federal regulations …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 14:15 GMT

COVID-19 Vaccination Public Education Campaign Saved Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars

Study found vaccine campaign saved $90 for every $1 spent The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) COVID-19 Vaccination Public Education Campaign, We Can Do This, resulted in an estimated$731.9 billion in societal benefits due to averted …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 14:02 GMT

HHS Office on Women’s Health Announces Final Phase Winners for HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health has announced the final phase winners for the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition. The national competition was created to identify and reward innovative programs that …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 12:57 GMT

HHS Finalizes Policies to Increase Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to ensuring affordable, quality health care for all, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), finalized a rule that …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 12:57 GMT

HHS Releases New Data Showing Over 10 million People with Medicare Received a Free Vaccine Because of the President’s Inflation ...

Over 10 million people with Part D Medicare received a free vaccine in 2023 thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, up from just 3 million in 2021. President Biden’s lower cost prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, is helping millions of …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

The Secretary Reiterated His Commitment to Address Homelessness among Youth and Young Adults as USICH Chair On Wednesday, May 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted the second quarterly meeting of the United …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Critical More Than $1.5 Billion State and Tribal Opioid Response Funding Opportunities

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced the 2024 State Opioid Response (SOR) and Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Notices of Funding Opportunity, …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 15:02 GMT

HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination

Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), finalized a rule that …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 13:10 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

As we honor National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month, we recognize the significant strides made in advancing the health and well-being of AA and NHPI communities. At the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 13:10 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Older American Heritage Month

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement on Older American Heritage Month: Older Americans Month is an opportunity to honor the contributions of older adults and how their commitment …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 13:10 GMT

Statement from Secretary Becerra and Deputy Secretary Palm on World Mental Health Awareness Month 2024

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement on World Mental Health Awareness Month 2024: “Mental health is an essential component of overall wellbeing, yet it is often overlooked or …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 21:12 GMT

HHS Issues Final Rule to Prevent Discrimination in Health and Human Services Grant Programs

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), issued a final rule to affirm nondiscrimination in HHS-funded programs and services. The …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

HHS shares its Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) publicly shared its plan for promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in automated and algorithmic systems by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in the …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Protections for Youth in the Child Welfare System

Final Rule Brings the Child Welfare System Closer to Better Supporting Youth with Resources and Services that Meet their Needs. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 14:14 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $105 Million in Community-Based Organizations to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Across the ...

Healthy Start funding will better support moms and babies to improve health in communities experiencing high disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes Announcement made in Atlanta, GA, the second stop of HRSA’s year-long Enhancing Maternal Health …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 21:45 GMT

HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) advancing protections against …

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