Gives highlights in ACA anniversary statement. Last week, President Joe Biden celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature legislation that addressed…
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Secretary Blinken Celebrates 19 Years of AIDS Relief
Encouraged by data-driven impact of global AIDS program. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken celebrated the 19th anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).…
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…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on Vaccine Mandates
Decisions on the two cases differ. On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the applications for stays against the vaccine-or-test rule from the president’s administration for private businesses…
Read MoreAnother Federal Judge Halts Vaccine Mandate
Motion applies to healthcare professionals nationwide. A U.S. District Court in Louisiana has halted the start of President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The judge’s decision…
Read MoreHHS Reports Benefits Under No Surprise Act
Law taking effect in 2022 to shield consumers from potential thousands in unexpected medical bills. The Department of Health and Human Services released a report this week regarding…
Read MoreVice President Pledges $1.5 Billion Healthcare Investment
Funds will come from American Rescue Plan signed last March. On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that President Biden’s administration would be directing $1.5 billion of COVID-19…
Read MoreProclamation on Antibiotic Awareness Week
President Biden promotes the responsible use of antibiotics and awareness of the dangers inherent to their misuse and overuse. Official Proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden For U.S.…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Appeal
The lower court ruling stands on $2.1 billion in damage for contaminated powder. The Supreme Court turned down a Johnson & Johnson appeal challenging a $2.1 billion civil…
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