Secretary Becerra announces the move as part of an administration-wide effort to improve language access and equity. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a division-specific…
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FDA Approves First TCR Gene Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma
Tecelra treats rare cancer through immunotherapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy for adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial…
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CDC Allocates $10 Million to Curb Cattle Bird Flu Outbreak
Though the public risk is low, the agency seeks to prevent the mutation of new strains. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that…
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Defense Department Offers Courses to Cope with Suicide
Two modules have been published to provide support for surviving family and friends. The Department of Defense has developed a course to help the military community support the…
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HHS Issues Final Guidance for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
New initiative to ease out-of-pocket drug costs and cap annual expenses at $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries by 2025. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the…
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USDA Invests in Nationwide Nutrition Hub Expansion
New outlets are intended to improve food security and address diet-related diseases in underserved communities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $4.5 million investment…
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President Biden Withdraws as Candidate in the Presidential Election
He states, “It is in the best interest of my party and the country.“ President Joe Biden issued a statement on social media on Sunday announcing his withdrawal…
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DOJ Announces Sentencing of Three Executives in Corporate Fraud Scheme
A health technology start-up company’s executive obtained roughly $1 billion fraudulently. The Department of Justice announced that three executives from a Chicago-based health technology company were sentenced for…
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Navy Revamps Fitness Policy, Gives Commanders More Discretion
Sailors may be given additional time to meet fitness targets, depending on their progress. The Navy has updated its policy barring sailors from advancing or reenlisting after failing…
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FDA Authorizes Rapid Point-of-Care Hepatitis C Test
The new testing enables immediate diagnosis and treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) test…
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