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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
In a virtual meeting with leaders of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), on Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized the critical importance …
HHS Secretary Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a significant update to the safety guidelines for federal facilities, marking the …
Federal Guidelines Revamped: Safety Stations to Include Naloxone and Hemorrhagic Control in Addition to Defibrillators Read More
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled new data highlighting changes in state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment among children and youth. The …
HHS Releases New Data on Child Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment, Spurs States to Optimize Federal Strategies Read More The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has recently concluded a settlement with Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, a multi-specialty physician group …
Optum Medical Care Settles HIPAA Right of Access Violations with HHS Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently launched the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. This innovative 10-year program …
HHS Announces Transforming Maternal Health Model to Improve Maternity Care and Outcomes Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced its new Data Strategy aimed at enhancing the department’s management and utilization of data to improve health outcomes. The …
U.S. Health Department Unveils Data Strategy to Improve Health Outcomes and Advance Cancer Research Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule. This move …
HHS Finalizes HTI-1 Rule to Advance Patient Access and Health Data Interoperability Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra recently announced the release of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2023 Update. The plan serves as …
HHS Unveils National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2023 Update Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued new guidance aimed at improving access to home- and community-based …
U.S. Health Department Advances Access to Home-Based Services Through Worker Registries Read More