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Published on March 1, 2024 - 15:11 GMT

Readout of HHS Roundtable on Congenital Syphilis with National Provider Organizations

ADM Levine reiterated HHS's commitment to taking action to flatten the curve on congenital syphilis with a focus on those most significantly impacted. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant …

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Published on February 29, 2024 - 21:40 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Drug ...

Continuing the ongoing implementation of President Biden’s prescription drug pricing law, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final part one guidance for the new Medicare Prescription …

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Published on February 29, 2024 - 19:49 GMT

In Wake of Alabama Supreme Court IVF Decision, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Visits Birmingham

In Birmingham, Secretary Becerra hears from families and health care professionals impacted by the court’s decision On Tuesday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Birmingham, Alabama, in the wake of the …

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Published on February 29, 2024 - 15:21 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Rule to Reduce Costs for More than 100,000 Families Receiving Child Care Subsidies

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration’s U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced a new rule that will reduce costs for families that receive child care subsidies and improve …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 16:52 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Director-General of the World Health Organization

On February 22nd, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra spoke with Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus regarding the current pandemic accord negotiations. During the call, the …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 15:05 GMT

HHS Announces a Multi-Pronged Effort to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce

DCW Strategies Center offers technical assistance opportunities and online resource hub Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), announced several new initiatives and resources …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 13:56 GMT

HHS Office on Women’s Health Announces Final Phase Winners in Challenge to Address Breastfeeding Disparities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) has awarded prizes to the winners in the final phase of the Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding Innovation Challenge. The national competition was created to identify …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Funding to Increase Capacity for Behavioral Health Services

SAMSHA Announces $36.9 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities CMS Issues Guidance Expanding the Availability of Enhanced Medicaid Funding for Behavioral Health Care Providers Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), …

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Published on February 23, 2024 - 21:55 GMT

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Tours New England, Announces $100 Million Investment in Women’s Healthcare Alongside the First Lady

Secretary Visits New Hampshire to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to Lower Prescription Drug Costs This week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra toured New England to highlighted how President Biden’ …

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Published on February 23, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

HHS Crisis Resources for Oklahoma

In response to the death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary/two-spirit student in Owasso, Oklahoma, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has compiled resources related to mental health and youth crisis services, tools for youth-serving providers, …

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Published on February 22, 2024 - 14:12 GMT

HHS Announces Proposed Rule Requiring States to Collect Additional Information on American Indian/Alaska Native Youth Entering the ...

Additional Data Will Provide a Better Understanding of American Indian/Alaska Native Children Interacting with the State Child Welfare Systems Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and …

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Published on February 21, 2024 - 21:24 GMT

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Second Ever Ransomware Cyber-Attack

OCR settles a ransomware investigation that affected over 14,000 individuals Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act …

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Published on February 16, 2024 - 15:06 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $5.1M in Support of LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced four awards totaling $5.1 million for Family Counseling and Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 21:45 GMT

CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly ...

The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Prescription Payment Plan will allow people to pay Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs over the course of the year starting in 2025 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the second …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra’s Participation at the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons ...

Secretary Becerra announces HHS National Human Trafficking Prevention Framework for stopping human trafficking before it occurs, reducing its impact and lasting effects, and preventing it from recurring. On February 13, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 16:31 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Roundtable with National Black Leaders Commemorating Black History Month

Secretary Becerra reiterated HHS's commitment to continued partnerships to improve health outcomes in the Black community. On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra met with leaders …

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Published on February 15, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

New HHS Study Finds Nearly $124 Billion Positive Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees on the American Economy in a 15-Year Period

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) published a groundbreaking report, The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at The Federal, State and Local Levels From …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 23:15 GMT

HHS Launches Postpartum Maternal Health Collaborative

Secretary Becerra announced that six states will participate in a new collaborative effort to address postpartum mortality On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and leaders from across …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

FTC, HHS Seek Public Comment on Generic Drug Shortages and Competition Amongst Powerful Middlemen

Joint request seeks information on impact of group purchasing organizations and drug wholesalers on access to generic pharmaceuticals Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly issued a …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 13:50 GMT

HHS Releases 2023 Update to Equity Action Plan, Outlines New Commitments to Advance Equity

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan, in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda. This Equity Action Plan is part of the Department’s …

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