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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States continues to grapple with the highest rate of maternal mortality among well-resourced countries. Shockingly, over 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. result from …
A National Push to Improve Maternal Mental Health: HHS Releases a Robust Strategy Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — In a visit coinciding with National Nurses Week, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra toured LCH Health and Community Services in Kennett Square. …
HHS Secretary Visits Kennett Square, Highlights Health Care Savings under Inflation Reduction Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Atlanta-based company, Insight Global LLC, has agreed to settle for $2.7 million amidst allegations of violating the False Claims Act. It is claimed that they failed to …
Insight Global Agrees to Pay $2.7 Million Over Allegations of Inadequate Cybersecurity During COVID-19 Contact Tracing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine federal agencies, to uphold religious freedom and ensure equitable access to federally funded social services, have finalized a rule that reinstates essential religious liberty protections. These protections, …
Federal Agencies Restore Religious Liberty Protections for Beneficiaries of Social Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), recently announced a new rule that will decrease costs for …
New HHS Rule Promises Reduced Child Care Costs and Expanded Options for American Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched several initiatives to confront the growing crisis in direct care worker shortages. Through the Administration for …
Revamping the Care System: New US Initiatives Aim to Retain Vital Direct Care Workforce Amidst Rising Demand Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) recently celebrated the winners of the final phase in the Reducing Disparities in …
Innovative Programs Making Strides Towards Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding Across the U.S. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an injection of $36.9 million to catalyze behavioral health services across America. The …
Behavioral Health Services Set to Expand Nationwide Thanks to HHS $36.9 Million Funding Boost Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released two reports to Congress detailing the state of compliance with the …
HHS Reports Highlight Ongoing Struggle with Healthcare Data Breaches and HIPAA Compliance Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at better understanding and addressing the experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in the child welfare system, the U.S. Department of Health …
New Rule Proposed to Enhance Data Collection on Native American Children in Child Welfare System Read More