The voluntary assessment tool published in 2020 by the Department of Health and Human Services was meant to guide schools as they evaluate the health and safety of…
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Government Accountability Office Finds HHS Guidances Lacking
The investigation evaluates the CARES Act and the administrative response to COVID-19. Congressional watchdog agency the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finished its investigation into the administration’s oversight over…
Read MoreRule Published for Religious Freedom in Social Services
Federal departments propose rulemaking to clarify religious rights. Nine federal agencies proposed a new rule to restore religious liberty protections for those who use social services. The proposition…
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CMS to Audit Use of Antipsychotic Medications
The agency will take steps to address inappropriate use in nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin conducting targeted audits on nursing homes…
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Senator Ben Sasse Resigns
Nebraska’s governor will appoint his replacement. Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska formally resigned on Sunday. He will become the president of the University of Florida beginning February 6.…
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Religious Discrimination Policy Enhancements Proposed
Federal health officials post a rulemaking notice to restore conscience complaint process. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last…
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NIH Scientists Successfully 3D Print Eye Tissue
A bioprinted network of cells and hydrogel matures into tissue structure. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) bioprinted a microscopic structure that successfully formed into living…
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HHS Increases Stockpile of Flu Antiviral Tamiflu
Officials hope to reduce the strain on healthcare facilities this winter. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made additional rounds of Tamiflu available to regional healthcare…
Read MoreHHS Celebrates Progress of Overdose Prevention Strategy
Access to anti-addiction and anti-overdose drugs has improved a year into the program. Secretary Xavier Becerra marked the one-year anniversary of the Department of Health and Human Services’…
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HHS Restores Service to 988 Suicide Hotline
Veterans are encouraged to use veteran-specific services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) restored the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline late last week after an outage…
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