Addresses synthetic nicotine as well as natural nicotine. A law that took effect last week will allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate both artificial nicotine…
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President’s Administration Plans Aid for Long COVID Effects
Strategizing interagency research to address long-term unknowns. This week, President Biden and other administration officials briefed reporters on a federal plan to help care for citizens with long…
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HHS Releases HIV/AIDS Care Letter
Encourages the use of existing structures to reduce health disparities for transgender. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a letter last week written by their…
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Vice President Welcomes New Members of Staff
New national security advisor and press secretary join the vice president’s office. The vice president’s office recently announced staffing changes. Deputy National Security Adviser Phillip Gordon will be…
Read MoreHHS Seeking Feedback on Healthcare Access
Medicare issues request for information from stakeholders. The Department of Health and Human Services announced a Request for Information this week to receive feedback from those enrolled in…
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HHS Wants $30 Billion More in COVID Aid
Says U.S. is not prepared for what comes next. The Department of Health and Human Services needs at least $30 billion to keep its wide-ranging COVID-19 responses going,…
Read MoreHHS Clarifies Civil Rights Protections for Special Needs
Makes denial of resources to the disabled a federal crime during public health emergencies. The Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance to health care providers…
Read MoreHHS Distributes $2 Billion for Provider Relief
Fourth phase of Provider Relief Fund kicks in. The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund would be…
Read MoreHHS Funds Awards for Health Care Workers
$103 million dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that $103 million will be awarded to help improve…
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Become More Accessible
President’s administration sets aside $70 million for new test development. On Monday, the White House announced that it would begin a cross-department initiative to make over-the-counter at-home COVID-19…
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