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 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…
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HHS 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…
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$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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Supreme 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…
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HHS Secretary Orders Alzheimer’s Drug Price be Reassessed
Response to Medicare’s announcement of Aduhelm price hike. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra ordered a reassessment of Medicare’s proposed pricing for Aduhelm on Monday. The…
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Medical Isotope Production Finally Meets Global Demand
Pivotal moment in efforts toward nuclear nonproliferation. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra recently certified that the process used to…
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HHS 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 MorePresident Reinstates Transgender Protections
Basing decision on Supreme Court ruling regarding Title VII. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday that it was ending policy of the previous…
Read MoreXavier Becerra Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Pro-life groups express concerns. During his confirmation hearing, Xavier Becerra told Congress he was “humbled by the task” of responsibility for heading HHS, but he was “ready for…
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