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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the winners of Phase 2 of the Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) Innovator Award Competition. This initiative seeks …
HHS Recognizes Innovators Addressing Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Black Women’s Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Inflation Reduction Act, a pivotal component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s healthcare strategy, has delivered substantial financial relief to Medicare Part D enrollees. New data released by …
Inflation Reduction Act Yields Significant Savings for Medicare Part D Enrollees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved amendments to section 1115 demonstrations. This move …
HHS Expands Medicaid and CHIP to Include Traditional Health Practices in Tribal Communities 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 pivotal settlement agreement with the State of Maryland. …
HHS Settles with Maryland to Enhance Disability Rights in Public Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has taken a decisive step towards reducing prescription drug …
HHS Seeks Feedback on Proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, a significant roundtable discussion was held in Harrisburg, where State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, alongside officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
Pennsylvania Takes Charge: Shusterman’s Bold Roundtable Advances Reproductive Rights Agenda Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the clock ticks down to January 2025, when a crucial element of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) takes effect, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Raphael Warnock …
Senior Savings Alert: Senators Push for Outreach on New Drug Cost Cap Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold leap forward in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for …
HHS Launches TARGET Initiative to Combat Antibiotic Resistance with AI Innovation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to bolster the global fight against the mpox outbreak, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness …
HHS Boosts Global Mpox Vaccine Supply Amid Ongoing Public Health Threat Read More