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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to strengthen patient confidentiality and improve care for those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) …
New Rule Enhances Patient Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As cyber threats in the healthcare sector continue to escalate, a stark reminder emerges with the settlement of a malicious insider cybersecurity investigation involving Montefiore Medical Center. …
Unforeseen Insider Cyber Attack Costs NYC Non-profit Hospital $4.75 Million in HHS Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted the curtain on a groundbreaking strategy designed to combat vector-borne diseases. Developed by a mesh of …
Ambitious National Strategy Unveiled to Battle Vector-Borne Diseases: A Unified Front Against Lyme, Zika, and More Read More
TOKYO, JAPAN — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has marked a significant step forward in global health security with the inauguration of its new East Asia …
CDC Opens New East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Tokyo, Bolstering Global Health Security Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened its inaugural ‘Food is Medicine’ summit. The convening aimed to explore the nexus …
HHS Pioneers Food as Medicine Movement with Groundbreaking Summit and Collaborative Ventures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move towards addressing America’s escalating substance abuse and mental health crisis, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced funding opportunities …
Federal Government Pledges $28 Million to Combat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration is taking a decisive step towards equality in healthcare with its announcement of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, an initiative designed …
Biden-Harris Initiative Significantly Boosts Access to Key Sickle Cell Therapies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the startling upswing in syphilis cases across the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is coming out swinging. With a …
HHS Rallies Agencies, Expertise And Resources To Counterattack The Sweeping Syphilis Epidemic Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to increase transparency in the Medicare Advantage insurance market, the Biden-Harris administration has taken a significant step. Through the U.S. Department of Health and …
Unveiling the Veil: Biden-Harris Administration Seeks Greater Transparency in Medicare Advantage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued fresh guidelines for hospital and long-term care facility administrators, …
Clarifying Obligations: The Fight for Religious Non-Discrimination in Healthcare Read More