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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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Published on April 26, 2024 - 20:59 GMT

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

Download the News Release Download the News Release - Word 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 …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

Secretary Becerra Statement on the Proposed Menthol Cigarette Rule

This rule has garnered historic attention and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount of feedback, including from various elements of the civil rights and criminal justice movement. It’s clear that there are still more conversations to have …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

HHS Announces Phase 1 Winners in Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge

Challenge aims to uplift community-level solutions to address health inequities and environmental justice The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded 12 winners in the first phase of the $1 million Environmental Justice Community …

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Published on April 25, 2024 - 16:15 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Care Workers Recognition Month activities and in support of President Biden's Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 18:33 GMT

WHIAANHPI and SmithsonianAPA Unveil Joint Theme for 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: ‘...

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center issue call for intergenerational connection, action, and reflection. The White House and WHIAANHPI will convene over 1, …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 17:26 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and First-Ever Federal Action Plan

Public-private collaboration results in new 10-year strategy for the first time in over a decade Today, the Biden Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $700 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding, Partnership with Bureau of ...

In a significant stride towards ensuring essential water and sanitation infrastructure throughout Indian Country, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Indian Health Service (IHS) announced $700 million in funding allocation from …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 16:19 GMT

HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Services and Protections for Unaccompanied Children in Its Care

The Foundational Rule Formalizes Clear Standards and Procedures for HHS’ Unaccompanied Children Program as Part of HHS’ Ongoing Commitment to Child Safety and Well-being Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 20:44 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase Access to Quality Care, and Support to Families and Care Workers

Nursing home minimum staffing standards promote resident care and safety Medicaid and CHIP to have historic access standards, advance fair compensation for direct care workers The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 16:12 GMT

HHS Marks Earth Day with Programming to Reduce Sector-Wide Emissions and Tools to Address Extreme Heat

Highlights include resources to help health systems decarbonize and a new heat forecasting system (Washington, DC) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is marking Earth Day by introducing new programming to help the health sector reduce …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

HHS Celebrates Earth Day 2024 with Fact Sheet of Accomplishments

Increasingly, climate change and environmental hazards threaten the health of people in the United States and around the world. HHS and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have mobilized to address these challenges in the most vulnerable communities, to …

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