Clinical support offered to family caregivers until 2025 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially extended its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers until September 30, 2025.…
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FDA Chief Supports Alternate Monkeypox Injection
Vaccine maker says the different administration method lasks data. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf backed an alternative way to administer monkeypox vaccines last week. The vaccine…
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HHS Awards $90 Million to Health Care Centers
American Rescue Plan Funds nearly 1,400 facilities. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the awarding of $90 million to nearly 1,400 community health…
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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Submitted to FDA
The review process will likely be completed by next year. French drugmaker HRA Pharma has submitted its hormone-based birth control Opill to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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HHS Warns Pharmacies Over Abortion Pills
Not filling a prescription would violate federal law. The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that pharmacies refusing to fill prescriptions for drugs that could be…
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HHS Announces Guidance that Covers Emergency Abortions
Life-saving and health-saving abortions are still covered by the department. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published clarifying guidance on Monday regarding the Emergency Medical Treatment…
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Inflation Hits 40-Year High
Fuel costs have contributed to the newest numbers. The economic report for June shows that prices were up broadly. Core prices, a measure that does not include food…
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HUD Invests $322 Million Toward Homelessness
Intended to address unsheltered homeless people. This week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a $365 million package to address unsheltered homelessness. This grant funding…
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Legislation to Reduce Insulin Costs Proposed in Senate
Bipartisan bill could impact 8.4 million Americans. On Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Senator Susan Collins of Maine unveiled a draft for bipartisan legislation to…
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Job Training Deficit Leaves Critical Jobs Open
Labor department assesses supply chain worker shortage. Members of Congress and the White House have begun to evaluate the lagging workforce development as inflation continues to increase. In…
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