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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched its sixth investigation into claims that an HHS-funded program may improperly …
HHS Opens Sixth Investigation into Alleged Race-Based Scholarship Criteria Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul the department, citing inefficiencies and administrative bloat as key …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares War on Waste at HHS: Bold Reforms to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) has raised concerns over recent staffing changes at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, citing potential risks to the …
EAP Highlights Urgency of Protecting Federal Heating Assistance Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined forces on Thursday to kick off the …
How HHS and USDA Plan to Tackle Childhood Obesity with Bold New Initiative Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced a comprehensive federal review of contracts and grants …
Harvard Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $8.7B in Grants Amid Anti-Semitism Probe Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., a distinguished surgeon, researcher, and health policy leader, was officially sworn in on April 1 as the 27th Commissioner of Food and …
Dr. Martin A. Makary Sworn in as 27th FDA Commissioner Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Federal funding cuts targeting critical environmental health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sparked outrage among public health advocates. The decision, announced …
Protect Our Kids or Pay the Price: Federal Cuts Leave Families Vulnerable to Lead Poisoning Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to align with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government …
Massive HHS Overhaul Promises to Cut Bureaucracy, Save Billions, and Make America Healthier Than Ever! Read More
AVONDALE, PA — With potential changes looming over the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents of children with disabilities are being urged to become more proactive in advocating for their …
Special Education Advocate Urges Parents to Take Action Amid Concerns Over IDEA Changes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services names Pennsylvania as the top state in filing Medicaid fraud charges and third in securing …
Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Medicaid Fraud, Saving Millions and Protecting Your Tax Dollars Read More