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Published on June 15, 2022 - 14:12 GMT

HHS Voluntary Resolution Agreement with the University of Southern California Settles Title IX Discrimination Complaints

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with the University of Southern California (“USC”) and Keck Medicine of USC (collectively referred to as, “the KMUSC Entities …

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Published on June 14, 2022 - 14:02 GMT

HHS and USDA announce public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Overview Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced the public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee will review scientific evidence to help …

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Published on June 14, 2022 - 13:39 GMT

Nine Operation Fly Formula Flights Scheduled for Week of June 13

By June 19, Operation Fly Formula will transport nearly 12 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents to the U.S. There are nine Operation Fly Formula flights currently scheduled for the week of July 13, projected to import more than 4 million, 8-ounce bottle …

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Published on June 13, 2022 - 18:10 GMT

Statement from Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Sarah Lovenheim on HHS Secretary Becerra Testing Positive for COVID-19

“This morning in Sacramento, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 after taking an antigen test. He is fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and is experiencing mild symptoms. He will continue to …

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Published on June 13, 2022 - 14:01 GMT

HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), is issuing guidance on how covered health care providers and health plans can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth …

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Published on June 11, 2022 - 00:50 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Becerra on the CDC Decision to Rescind the Order Requiring Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing Prior to ...

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that – based on science and available data – pre-departure COVID-19 testing for U.S.- …

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Published on June 9, 2022 - 21:01 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Roundtables on the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in two roundtables at Montebello High School in Montebello, CA with students and parents covering the impact of social media on youth mental …

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Published on June 9, 2022 - 13:44 GMT

HHS Announces National Competition to Spark Innovation that Will Improve Patient Access to Primary Care

Open to broad public participation with a total of $1 million in cash prizes for up to 30 winners Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the launch of the …

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Published on June 8, 2022 - 17:21 GMT

HHS Invests Nearly $15 Million to Prevent and Treat Stimulant Use in Rural Communities

Funding aims to curb increase in psychostimulant misuse and overdose deaths. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced nearly $15 million in funding for rural …

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Published on June 6, 2022 - 17:57 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Fifth Operation Fly Formula Flight

Today, President Biden announced that his Administration is sourcing a flight, facilitated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for Operation Fly Formula to transport Nestlé infant formulas from Cologne, Germany to Fort Worth, Texas …

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Published on June 3, 2022 - 16:06 GMT

HHS Extends American Rescue Plan Spending Deadline for States to Expand and Enhance Home- and Community-Based Services for People ...

States will have an additional year to use American Rescue Plan funds to strengthen the home care workforce and expand access to services Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

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Published on June 2, 2022 - 20:23 GMT

Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports

WASHINGTON — Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury—joined by Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Social …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 20:50 GMT

Remarks by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra at the White House Roundtable with Infant Formula Manufacturers

As prepared for delivery Mr. President, thank you for convening today’s roundtable. At your direction, we are working tirelessly to get infant formula into the hands of parents across the country in need. As a mom named Alexa from Leesburg, Virginia …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 20:50 GMT

HHS Issues Recommendations to Improve Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

An updated national framework recommends systemic improvements in access, equity, quality of life, and finances for nearly 1 in 5 children in the U.S. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 20:23 GMT

Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HHS Principals on Pride Month

Earlier today, HHS raised the Progress Pride Flag outside its headquarters building to commemorate Pride Month. Photos below. Today, after raising the Progress Pride Flag outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters building, …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 19:29 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Fourth Operation Fly Formula Flight

Today, President Biden announced that his Administration is sourcing two flights, facilitated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for Operation Fly Formula to transport Bubs Australia infant formulas from Melbourne, Australia to …

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Published on June 1, 2022 - 19:02 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Third Operation Fly Formula Flight

Today, President Biden announced that his Administration has arranged the third Operation Fly Formula flight for the first shipment of Kendamil infant formula entering the United States. United Airlines has agreed to transport multiple shipments of …

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Published on May 31, 2022 - 16:40 GMT

IHS Allocates $700 Million From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve Tribal Water and Sanitation Systems

Today, the Indian Health Service is announcing allocation decisions for $700 million appropriated to the IHS in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which appropriates $700 million in each fiscal year from FY 2022 through FY 2026, for a total …

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Published on May 31, 2022 - 15:15 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Establishes HHS Office of Environmental Justice

Groundbreaking office advances President Biden’s commitment to protect the health of communities on the frontlines of pollution Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is establishing an Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) to …

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Published on May 27, 2022 - 21:55 GMT

HHS Region 8 Director Visits Utah to Promote Secretary Becerra’s Initiatives around Equity, Mental Health, and Maternal Health

HHS Region 8 includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and over 30 federally recognized tribes. This week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 8 Director Lily Griego, appointed by the Biden-Harris …

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