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Published on June 12, 2024 - 15:21 GMT

Statement from Assistant Secretary for Health Levine on Point of Care Testing for Syphilis

Over the past decade, syphilis rates and case numbers in the U.S. have increased across all populations. In response to this surge in syphilis cases, HHS formed the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force led by HHS Assistant …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

HHS Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence with Fact Sheet of Recent ...

On May 25, 2023, the White House published the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, a seven-pillar plan that takes a whole-of-government approach to preventing and addressing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Data Showing Historic Gains in Health Care Coverage in Minority Communities

HHS Announces Record Investment in Navigators to Connect Underserved Populations to Coverage The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued five new reports today showing historic gains in health care coverage and highlighting increases in …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 16:06 GMT

Statement from Secretary Becerra on the Supreme Court Decision of the BECERRA, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ET AL. v. ...

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on the BECERRA, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ET AL. v. SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE Supreme Court decision: “The Court has rendered …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 20:25 GMT

Readout of Secretary Becerra’s Roundtable with Reproductive Health Leaders

On Monday, June 3rd, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted a roundtable with reproductive health leaders from across the country to discuss the current landscape of access to reproductive health care. Secretary …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 14:12 GMT

HHS Office for Civil Rights Takes Action to Ensure Access to Care for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

This is the latest action that OCR has taken to strengthen access to health and human services for people with disabilities. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Englewood …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 13:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Services with Addition of 10 New States to CCBHC ...

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gave HHS the authority to add 10 states to the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program every two years, starting with the 10 being announced today Note to editors and reporters: Video b-roll of a CCBHC and an explainer …

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Published on June 3, 2024 - 17:03 GMT

HRSA Announces $15 Million in New Investments to Address Maternal Health Needs and Disparities in Rural Communities

HRSA is making nearly $8 million in Rural MOMS awards and launching a new program with approximately $7 million in available funding to address maternal health needs in the South and Midwest Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) …

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Published on June 1, 2024 - 11:07 GMT

Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on Amended International Health Regulations

Today, the nations of the world take a giant step toward protecting the health of humanity by adopting amendments to the International Health Regulations, building on the lessons we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first responsibility has always …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:54 GMT

Fact Sheet: In Response to H5N1, HHS and USDA Focus on Protecting Farmworkers

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including its four agencies CDC, FDA, NIH, and ASPR, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), remain focused on keeping communities healthy, safe, and informed in response to the …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 18:12 GMT

OCR Updates Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident FAQs

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published an update to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) webpage concerning the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident. The webpage, first published on April …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 14:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Heat and Health Tool to Protect Communities Most Impacted by Extreme Heat

New tool – the first-ever to provide zip-code level data – will help target heat-related health resources and prioritize life-saving interventions for communities most affected by extreme heat Today, on National Heat Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

HHS Delivers Strategic Framework for National Plan on Aging

Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.” The report lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort – …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 09:48 GMT

Remarks by HHS Secretary Becerra at the 77th World Health Assembly

As Delivered My esteemed colleagues: It wasn’t even. And it wasn’t pretty. But the world emerged from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to unprecedented collaboration that brought governments, the private sector, and civil society together around a …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 18:42 GMT

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on the National Institutes of Health Request for Information

Seeking Input on Draft Policy Involving NIH-Owned Inventions: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to lowering health care costs, promoting innovation, and making sure that taxpayer investments result in …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 14:52 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Option to Report Potential Violations of Federal Law and Continue to Promote Patient ...

CMS launches new option for individuals to report potential violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new option on CMS.gov to allow individuals to more easily file …

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Published on May 20, 2024 - 16:27 GMT

Readout of Federal Interagency Working Group on Arts, Health, and Civic Infrastructure Meeting

During Mental Health Awareness Month HHS and NEA highlight the ability of the arts to improve mental wellbeing On Thursday, May 16, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in the second meeting of the …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on New Data Showing Continued Low Uninsurance Rate

Today, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing the uninsurance rate holding steady at 7.7 percent: “Under President Biden’ …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 17:23 GMT

HHS Statement on DOJ Action Today

“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased that the NPRM issued by the Justice Department (DOJ) is consistent with our scheduling recommendation.* The scheduling review documents reflect HHS’ evaluation of the scientific and medical …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 14:11 GMT

HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

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