HHS secretary states that the negotiations will save Americans $3.7 billion in the first year. Medicare announced its first finalized list of drug price maximums for 10 prescription…
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State Department Announces Philippines Will Host Afghanis Awaiting Visas
300 eligible Afghan allies seeking asylum from the Taliban-ruled country will wait in the Philippines for the completion of processing. The State Department announced that the Philippines has…
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HHS Announces Funding for HIV Medication Assistance
$1.4 billion allotted to help 560,000 patients afford life-saving drug. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $1.4 billion has been allocated to HIV medication…
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CDC Issues Health Alert for Parvovirus B19
The agency warned of an increase in rates of the seasonal respiratory illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert for parvovirus B19…
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President Announces $150 Million for “Cancer Moonshot“ Development
The funding will go toward removal technology with a goal of halving cancer deaths by 2047. President Joe Biden announced another $150 million investment into cancer treatment development,…
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HHS Releases Updates Language Access Plan
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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Energy Department Launches Puerto Rico Solar Power Grant Program
$325 million is being allocated to improve local solar power infrastructure. The Department of Energy announced its new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes (Community Resilience Program) and will accept…
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HHS Proposes Policies to Improve Health Equity
The measures are intended to increase access to various services and telehealth flexibility. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a number of new proposed policies…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Holds Meeting with Korean Minister of Trade
The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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HHS Invests in Rural Medical Residencies
15 organizations will receive funding to train OB-GYN and family medical doctors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 organizations dedicated to…
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