Secretary Kennedy says the action is a response to the organization’s “failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced the withdrawal…
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House Passes Remainder of 2026 Fiscal Year Government Funding
The minibus measures now go to the Senate for consideration. The House of Representatives passed bills this week to fund the remainder of the federal government, including the…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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HHS Restores Funding to Planned Parenthood
Lawsuit dismissed in federal court. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reinstated Title X grant funding to Planned Parenthood last month, resulting in the dismissal of…
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HHS to Require Attendance Verification for Federal Childcare Payments
Fraud concerns raised, HHS seeks to tighten loopholes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is repealing certain provisions in the 2024 Child Care and Development Rule.…
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HHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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CDC Panel to Review Aluminum Salts Used in Vaccines
A concern for childhood health risks brings the issue to the forefront. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel will review the use of aluminum salts…
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HHS and DEA Extend Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026
Temporary extension maintains access to certain controlled medications. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a fourth temporary…
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Federal Judge Rules Administration Can Share Certain Medicaid Data with ICE
The judge ruled that the administration “is clearly authorized by law” to share data across six categories. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled last week that the Department…
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USDA Expands State SNAP Waivers and Launches Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
Federal agencies outline changes affecting nutrition benefits and conservation programs. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new steps affecting nutrition assistance and agricultural conservation, including the approval of…
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