CMS Begins Decertification of Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization

The department said that Network of Hope “put prospective organ donors and patients… at risk.” The Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Centers or Medicare…

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FDA Licenses First Freeze-Dried Plasma Product in the U.S.

Ezplaz Freeze-Dried Plasma is expected to benefit those in remote areas who need plasma products, as well as military personnel. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced…

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Education Department Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Five Medical Schools

The health secretary also announced an investigation into multiple racially focused programs at an Oregon university. The Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced investigations into possible…

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DHS and HHS Partner in Efforts to Locate Missing Migrant Children

Secretary Mullin states 148,000 children have been located so far. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing a public service announcement (PSA) video directed at…

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Departments of State and HHS Announce Effort to Improve Vaccine Safety

The interagency agreement transitions to mercury-free vaccines and away from COVID-19-related partnerships. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported…

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HHS Joins the Genesis Mission to End America’s Chronic Disease Epidemic

The agency seeks to utilize AI to advance research and treatment options for people facing chronic and rare diseases. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

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HHS Issues Update to U.S. Orange Juice Regulation

The amendment to the standard of identity for orange juice will help U.S. producers. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced a final rule…

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HHS Defers Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to CA and MN Over Potential Fraud

States will be required to submit additional documentation for high-risk claims before they can receive payment. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the…

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SAMHSA Awards Grant Funding to Treat Addiction and Mental Illness

The funding also helps to prevent overdoses and promote recovery.  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced $281 million in grant funding to support health…

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Federal Agencies Partner to Protect Consumers from Food Contaminants

The USDA will focus on the distribution of heavy metals in consumables and monitor regulations on sausage, poultry, and more. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Health…

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