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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NIH Trial Shows Improved Outcomes for Severe Aplastic Anemia Patients
FDA-approved cord blood therapy demonstrates faster recovery and high survival rates. A clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that an experimental stem cell…
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NIH Survey Finds Teen Substance Use Remains Near Historic Lows
The study shows stable trends with isolated increases in certain substances. An annual survey, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducted by the University of…
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FDA Warns Retailers After Recalled Infant Formula Remains on Store Shelves
The agency cited gaps in recall compliance during an investigation tied to infant formula botulism cases. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a reminder to food…
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HHS Urges States to Stop Diverting Social Security Benefits from Foster Youth
Federal child welfare officials call on 39 governors to preserve survivor benefits for children in foster care. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of…
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Jim O’Neill, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Jim O’Neill, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
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HHS Adds Two Disease Screenings to RUSP for Newborns
The department anticipates that adding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to standard newborn screenings will allow children to have earlier access to therapies and treatments. The Department…
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