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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a resolution agreement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine, a Pennsylvania-based healthcare provider, …
HHS OCR Secures Settlement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine Over HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule designed to expand access to kidney and liver transplants for patients with HIV. By …
HHS Finalizes Rule to Expand Kidney and Liver Transplants for Individuals with HIV Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a set of resources designed to …
SAMHSA Releases Resources to Address Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a substantial funding initiative, allocating approximately $44 million across two …
ACF Announces $44 Million in Grants to Enhance Financial Security for Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) National Strategic Plan, outlining the achievements and …
HHS Releases STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report and Highlights New Focus on HSV Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has unveiled new regulations designed to improve safety standards in …
New CMS Rules Set to Enhance Maternal Safety and Access to Health Care for Underserved Communities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a comprehensive report spotlighting the significant advancements in health insurance coverage for rural Americans, attributed to the …
HHS Report Highlights Historic Gains in Rural Health Insurance Coverage Under Biden-Harris Administration Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a settlement with Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA) in Oklahoma …
HHS Settles with Bryan County Ambulance Authority Over HIPAA Violations Stemming from Ransomware Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the release of $3.7 billion to the Low Income …
HHS Allocates $3.7 Billion to LIHEAP to Aid Low-Income Households with Energy Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has announced a settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota to …
HHS Reaches Settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota Over HIPAA Violations Following Ransomware Attack Read More