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Published on September 14, 2022 - 12:37 GMT

Fact Sheet: HHS Takes Action on Executive Order Launching a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced actions the department will take following the Executive Order signed September 12, 2022 by President Biden launching a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative (NBBI). …

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Published on September 12, 2022 - 21:10 GMT

HHS Approves Nation’s First Medicaid Mobile Crisis Intervention Services Program, To Be Launched in Oregon

The new Medicaid option, created through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, will strengthen behavioral health care and make our communities safer by ensuring law enforcement can focus more on accountable policing and less on work that’s more …

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Published on September 12, 2022 - 12:33 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Appointment of the Inaugural Director of Advanced Research Projects Agency for ...

Today, President Biden announced his intention to appoint Dr. Renee Wegrzyn to be director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following …

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Published on September 9, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

HHS Secretary: 988 Transition Moves Us Closer to Better Serving the Crisis Care Needs of People Across America

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to fund $150 million for 988 Lifeline, including $35 million announced today to better link 988 Lifeline services to Tribal communities Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing new data …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 18:58 GMT

HHS Approves 12-Month Extension of Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage in Indiana and West Virginia

Up to 15,000 additional people are now eligible for essential care for a full year after pregnancy, thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to strengthen maternal health coverage. Today, the U.S. Department of …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 14:12 GMT

HHS Joins CFPB to Protect Nursing Home Residents and Their Caregivers from Illegal Debt Collection Practices

In Joint Letter with CFPB, HHS Stresses to Nursing Homes and Debt Collectors Prohibition on Requiring Caregivers to Assume Responsibility for Cost of Resident’s Care Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 13:33 GMT

New Rule Makes Clear that Noncitizens Who Receive Health or Other Benefits to which they are Entitled Will Not Suffer Harmful ...

Accessing Children’s Health Insurance Program and Most Medicaid Benefits Will Not Affect Immigration Status Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule applicable to noncitizens who receive or wish to apply for benefits …

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Published on September 7, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on CDC’s Recommendation of An Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated COVID-19 shots are expected to protect against the currently circulating Omicron variant, with our nation likely on a path where the majority of Americans without significant health risks can be protected against serious illness, hospitalization, …

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Published on September 7, 2022 - 20:34 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra Issues 564 Declaration to Expand the Availability of Testing for Monkeypox

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra signed a declaration under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner to issue emergency use …

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Published on September 6, 2022 - 20:23 GMT

HHS Awards $20 Million Contract to AmerisourceBergen to Expand, Quicken Distribution of Vaccines and Treatments for Monkeypox

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it is significantly expanding the number of locations nationwide that can be supported with direct federal shipments of vaccine and treatments, further speeding delivery of these …

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Published on September 2, 2022 - 19:32 GMT

HHS announces award of $2 million grant to the American Academy of Pediatrics to establish National Center of Excellence on Social ...

Center intended to make social media platforms safer for children and youth by developing and disseminating information, guidance, training on the impact of social media use As part of the Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Strategy to Address the National …

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Published on September 1, 2022 - 17:06 GMT

Back to School: HHS Announces $40.22 Million in Youth Mental Health Grants Awarded in August Plus $47.6 Million in New Grant ...

The $47.6 million in new grant funding opportunities were developed from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Make Health Care Enrollment Easier for Millions of Americans

Proposed rule would reduce red tape and streamline administrative processes to help children, older adults, people with disabilities, and others from underserved communities connect to health care coverage through Medicaid and CHIP Today, in a landmark …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 15:43 GMT

On International Overdose Awareness Day, HHS announces awarding of $79.1 million in overdose prevention grants

On International Overdose Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing the awarding of $79.1 million in overdose prevention grants, as …

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Published on August 30, 2022 - 18:22 GMT

Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through its work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) – groups of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers -- saved Medicare …

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Published on August 29, 2022 - 20:48 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra Appoints New National Fitness Foundation’s Board of Directors

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has appointed new members to the Board of Directors of the National Fitness Foundation (Foundation). The Foundation was established by Congress in 2010 to collaborate with the President’s …

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Published on August 29, 2022 - 18:13 GMT

HHS Announces Over $20 Million in Awards to Implement Biden-Harris Administration Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health ...

Funding Supports Community-based Doulas, Rural Obstetric Care, New State Task Forces to Tackle Maternal Health Disparities, and Investments in Infant Health Equity Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and …

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Published on August 29, 2022 - 16:14 GMT

HHS Funds U.S.-Based Production of Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide approximately $11 million to support the first U.S.-based fill and finish manufacturing of JYNNEOS – a vaccine approved to prevent smallpox and monkeypox – at Grand River Aseptic …

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Published on August 26, 2022 - 15:52 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Largest Investment Ever in Navigators Ahead of HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment Period

Historic investment of nearly $100 million builds on the Administration’s quadrupling of Navigators last year to help connect people to coverage The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

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Published on August 26, 2022 - 11:55 GMT

HHS Takes Action to Strengthen Access to Reproductive Health Care, Including Abortion Care

Invites states to apply for Medicaid waivers to increase access to care for women from states where reproductive rights are under attack Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took action to continue its work to enhance and …

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