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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive shift in federal vaccine policy, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has formally adopted a recommendation from the Centers for …
U.S. Bans Mercury in Flu Vaccines, Marking End to Thimerosal Use in American Immunization Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched sweeping reforms to the nation’s organ transplant system following an investigation that revealed serious ethical violations by …
HHS Uncovers Alarming Failures in Organ Procurement, Orders Nationwide Reforms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a joint initiative to combat rising rates of chronic illness in the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of …
Federal Agencies Launch Effort to Define Ultra-Processed Foods Amid Chronic Disease Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move, the Biden administration’s successors formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR), citing concerns over national sovereignty, …
U.S. Formally Rejects WHO Health Treaty, Citing Threat to Sovereignty and Civil Liberties Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize brain repair, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), …
ARPA-H Launches Ambitious Program to Regenerate Brain Tissue and Restore Neurological Function Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a sweeping policy change aimed at restoring compliance with federal law and safeguarding taxpayer-funded benefits for …
HHS Reverses Clinton-Era Policy, Restricts Federal Benefits to U.S. Citizens Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution, a …
HHS Reaches $225,000 Settlement With Deer Oaks Over HIPAA Violations and Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a renewed joint effort to tackle healthcare fraud, an enduring …
HHS and DOJ Strengthen Partnership to Combat Healthcare Fraud Through New False Claims Act Working Group Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Monday that Harvard University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of …
HHS Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law with Deliberate Indifference to Anti-Semitic Harassment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz convened with leaders from the …
HHS and CMS Secure Industry Commitments to Streamline Prior Authorization Read More